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Wilbert harrison biography of nancy

          He leaves to cherish his loving memories: His long time loving and devoted longtime companion Nancy Pendleton (MS), eight children: Corey Harrison (Eve) AL....

          WILBERT HARRISON

          Born Wilbert Huntington Harrison, 5 January 1929, Charlotte, North Carolina
          Died 26 October 1994, Spencer, North Carolina

          R&B singer, songwriter, pianist, multi-instrumentalist.

          'Perceived by casual oldies fans as a two-hit wonder (for his 1959 chart-topper "Kansas City" and a heartwarming "Let's Work Together" a full decade later), Wilbert Harrison actually left behind a varied body of work that blended an intriguing melange of musical idioms into something quite distinctive.' Thus begins Bill Dahl's AMG biography of Wilbert Harrison - an adequate characterization.

          Though he learned to play the piano as a youngster in Charlotte, NC, Harrison didn't take a professional interest in music until 1951, after his discharge from the Navy.

          Wilbert Harrison was the son of James William and Nancy Grafton Harrison and was born in Charlotte, North Carolina 1 of 22 children, Wilbert spent his early.

        1. Wilbert Harrison was the son of James William and Nancy Grafton Harrison and was born in Charlotte, North Carolina 1 of 22 children, Wilbert spent his early.
        2. Beloved husband of Nancy McDowell (nee Harrison).
        3. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: His long time loving and devoted longtime companion Nancy Pendleton (MS), eight children: Corey Harrison (Eve) AL.
        4. Beloved husband of Nancy McDowell(nee Harrison).
        5. Eli married Nancy Harrison (born Ashby) on month day , at age 22 in marriage place, Kentucky.

          6. The first style of music that he performed was calypso ; his first group was called "The Calypso Four". He taught himself guitar and entered many talent shows. Miami entrepreneur Henry Stone signed him to his Rockin' logo in 1952.