Chris Whitley
Christopher Becker Whitley (August 31, 1960 – November 20, 2005) was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. During his 25-year career, he released more than a dozen albums, had two songs in the top 50 of the Billboard mainstream rock charts and received two Independent Music Awards. Whitley's sound was drawn from the traditions of blues, jazz and rock and he recorded songs by artists from many genres. He died in 2005 of lung cancer at the age of 45.
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Chris Whitley in concert in Belgium, 1998 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Becker Whitley |
| Born | August 31, 1960 Houston, Texas |
| Died | November 20, 2005 (aged 45) Houston, Texas |
| Genres | Blues rock, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, resonator guitar, guitar, banjo, dobro, foot stomp |
| Years active | 1983–2005 |
| Labels | Columbia, Work, Messenger, Valley Entertainment, ATO, Legacy, Sony |
| Website | www.chriswhitley.com |
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