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Little Willie John

Little Willie JohnAKA William Edgar John

Born: 15-Oct-1937
Birthplace: Cullendale, AR
Died: 26-May-1968
Location of death: Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA
Cause of death: Pneumonia

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Volatile but influential R&B writer and performer

Brother: Mable John

    Little Willie John
    Assault Miami, FL (Aug-1964)
    Murder Seattle, WA (Oct-1964), charge reduced
    Manslaughter convicted (1965)
    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1996
    Risk Factors: Alcoholism


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