About Bill Carson
Lived 1926 – 2007 (aged 80). Bill Carson was an American songwriter.
Bill Carson (July 8, 1926 – February 15, 2007), born in Meridian, Oklahoma, was a California Western swing guitarist for whom Leo Fender originally designed the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar in the early 1950s. Carson has documented his close relationship to the Strat in his autobiography, Bill Carson – My Life and Times with Fender Musical Instruments (co-written by Willie G. Moseley). In reference to the Stratocaster's "Custom Contouring", he once said, "It fits better to your body like a well tailored shirt should."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Carson?
American musician (1926-2007)
When was Bill Carson born?
Bill Carson was born on 8 July 1926.
When did Bill Carson die?
Bill Carson died on 15 February 2007.
What was Bill Carson's occupation?
Bill Carson was a songwriter.
What nationality was Bill Carson?
Bill Carson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Carson (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Carson. https://biography.guide/bill-carson/
MLA: "Bill Carson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-carson/.
Chicago: "Bill Carson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-carson/.
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