Will Shade
African American Memphis blues musician (1898–1966)
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Summary
Will Shade was born on February 5, 1898[1], in Memphis[2]. He died on September 18, 1966[3], in Memphis[4]. He worked as a singer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Shelby County Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Record label: Victor Talking Machine Company[11]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[12]
- Given name: Will[13]
- Manner of death: natural causes[14]
- Instrument: harmonica[15], guitar[16], voice[17]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[18]
- Start of work period: 1927[19]
Why It Matters
Will Shade is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Where was Will Shade born?
Will Shade's place of birth was Memphis[2].
Where did Will Shade die?
Will Shade passed away in Memphis[4].
What did Will Shade do for work?
Will Shade worked as a singer[5].