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Born: May 21, 1932 in Atlanta, GA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: October 27, 1991 in Atlanta, GA
Genre: R&B

Biography:
A prime influence on Little Richard during his formative years, "Prince of the Blues" Billy Wright's hearty shouting delivery was an Atlanta staple during the postwar years. Wright was a regular at Atlanta's 81 Theatre as a youth, soaking up the vau ...More >>

Discography: 2006 Don't You Want a Man Like Me 2003 1949-1951 1995 Hey Baby, Don't You Want a Man Like Me? 1994 Billy Wright 1984 Goin' Down Slow (Blues, Soul & Early R 'n' R, Vol. 14) More >>

Similar Artists: Little Richard Esquerita Little Willie Littlefield Faye Adams Sister Wynona Carr More >>

Influenced By: Roy Brown More >> Followers: Little Richard Etta James More >>

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