Chuck Willis

Chuck Willis Chuck Willis American R&B singer-songwriter (1926–1958) Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1926[1] – April 10, 1958)[2] was an American blues, rhythm and blues,[3] and rock and roll singer and songwriter. His biggest hits, "C. C. Rider" (1957) and "What Am I Living For" (1958), both reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart. He was known as 'The King of the Stroll' for his performance of the 1950s dance, the stroll.[4] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Chuck Willis Background information Born Harold Willis (1926-01-31)January 31, 1926 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Died April 10, 1958(1958-04-10) (aged 32) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Rhythm and blues blues rock and roll Occupations Singer, songwriter Years active 1949–1958 Labels OKeh Atlantic Close Life…

GENRES: Rhythm & Blues, Male Vocalist

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