Little Willie Littlefield
Boogie-woogie, Musical Artist
1931 – 2013
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Who was Little Willie Littlefield?
Willie Littlefield, billed as Little Willie Littlefield, was an American R&B and boogie-woogie pianist and singer whose early recordings "formed a vital link between boogie-woogie and rock and roll". Littlefield was regarded a teenage wonder and overnight sensation when in 1949 at the age of 18 he popularised the triplet piano style on his Modern Records debut single "It's Midnight". He also recorded the first version of the song "Kansas City" — originally issued as "K. C. Lovin'" — in 1952.
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- Born
- Sep 16, 1931
El Campo - Also known as
- Littlefield, Little Willie
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Texas
- Died
- Jun 23, 2013
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on July 23, 2013
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