Chris Whitley: Biography, Facts and Career
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Christopher Becker Whitley (August 31, 1960 – November 20, 2005) was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. Whitley's sound was drawn from the traditions of blues, jazz and rock and he recorded songs by artists from many genres. During his 25-year career, he released 17 albums. While two songs landed in the top 50 of the Billboard mainstream rock charts and he received two Independent Music Awards, he remained on the fringes of both the blues and alternative-rock worlds.
He died in 2005 of lung cancer at the age of 45.
Quick facts about Chris Whitley
- Full name: Chris Whitley
- Born: 1960-08-31
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q708975
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Christopher Becker Whitley (August 31, 1960 – November 20, 2005) was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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Chris Whitley was born on 1960-08-31.
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