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Edwin Birdsong: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Edwin Birdsong? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Edwin L. Birdsong (August 22, 1941 – January 21, 2019) was an American keyboardist and organist, known in the 1970s and 1980s for his experimental funk/disco music. Birdsong did not achieve much chart success, but developed a strong fan base. Birdsong has also been sampled by other artists many times, most famously by Daft Punk who sampled "Cola Bottle Baby" in "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", and Gang Starr who sampled his single "Rapper Dapper Snapper" for their song "Skills".

Quick facts about Edwin Birdsong

  • Full name: Edwin Birdsong
  • Born: 1941-08-22
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Chef
  • Wikidata ID: Q3048765

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Edwin Birdsong was born on 1941-08-22.

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