Joe Liggins
American R&B, jazz and blues pianist (1915–1987)
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Summary
Joe Liggins was born on July 9, 1915[1], in Guthrie[2]. He died on July 26, 1987[3], in Lynwood[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], songwriter[6], singer[7], blues musician[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 31, 1987[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Educated at: Hoover High School[14]
- Member of: Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17], rhythm and blues[18]
- Record label: Exclusive[19]
- Cause of death: stroke[20]
- Family name: Elliott[21], Liggins[22]
- Given name: Theodro[23], Joseph Christopher[24]
- Pseudonym: Joe Liggins[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: piano[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Theodro Elliott[29]
- Name in native language: Joseph Christopher Liggins, Jr.[30]
- Start of work period: 1987[31]
- Sibling: Jimmy Liggins[32]
- Copyright representative: Broadcast Music, Inc.[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
Why It Matters
Joe Liggins has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Joe Liggins born?
Joe Liggins was born in Guthrie[2].
Where did Joe Liggins die?
Joe Liggins died in Lynwood[4].
What did Joe Liggins do for work?
Joe Liggins worked as a pianist[5], songwriter[6], singer[7], blues musician[8], and musician[9].
Where did Joe Liggins go to school?
Joe Liggins was educated at Hoover High School[14].