MUSIC ARTISTS - USA (AMERICA)
DESCRIPTION: Charles Wilson is an award winning blues and soul singer and recording artist from Chicago. He is also the nephew of Blues and R&B artist and musician Little Milton.
ACTIVITY STATUS: Active
ACTIVITY PERIOD: 1980's - Current
MUSIC GENRE: Blues, Soul
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA (AMERICA)
RECORD COMPANIES / LABELS (Current & Past): Ichiban Records, Ecko Records, Traction Records, Wilson Records, Delmark Records, Delta Ent., Severn Records, Blues Critic Records
DISCOGS PAGE: https://www.discogs.com/artist/386188-Charles-Wilson
ABOUT HIM:
Charles Wilson grew up in Chicago and began performing at the tender age of seven. He started singing as a teenager in Chicago area nightclubs where his stardom began. He is also the nephew of the late great Blues legend, Little Milton.
Charles has worked alongside and shared stages with many of the long time greats that include B.B. King, James Brown, Albert King, Lonnie Brooks, O.V. Wright, Otis Clay, Junior Walker and the All Stars, Lou Rawls, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells, and last but not least, his late great uncle - Little Milton, just to name a few.
Some the notable venues he has played in the United States include the Chicago Blues Festival, King Biscuit Blues Festival and the Waterfront Blues Festival. Overseas appearances include the Piazza Blues Festival and the Lugano Blues Festival.
Source: Artist Bio
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LINKS:
- AllMusic Page - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/charles-wilson-mn0000635490/biography
- Soundcloud Page - https://soundcloud.com/thecrownprinceofsoul
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