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Little Willie John

American R&B singer (1937-1968) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 30

William Edward "Little Willie" John was an American R&B singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1996

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He is best known for his successes on the record charts, with songs such as "All Around the World" (1955), "Need Your Love So Bad" (1956), "Talk to Me, Talk to Me" (1958), "Leave My Kitten Alone" (1960), "Sleep" (1960), and his number-one R&B hit "Fever" (1956).

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 1968 · aged 30

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