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Chuck Norris

1921 – 1989

American jazz and blues guitarist

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About Chuck Norris

Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 68). Chuck Norris was an American jazz guitarist.

Charles Eldridge Norris (August 11, 1921 – August 26, 1989) was an American jazz and blues guitarist.

Biography Norris was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Chicago, where he was tutored in music composition and performance by Walter Dyett. In 1980, he recorded a live album, The Los Angeles Flash, in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Norris died in Tustin, California, in 1989.

Discography As leader "Money's Getting Cheaper" / "No Better For Me" (Coast 8044, 1947) "The Golden Rule" / "I Ain't Gonna Stick Around" (Imperial 5044, 1949) "I Love You Baby Blues" / "Somebody Else" (Imperial 5049, 1949) "Chicken Neck" / "Oh, Little Girl" (Selective 119, May 1950) "What's Good For One's Good For All" / "Hey Everybody" (Mercury 8215, Feb 1951) "Rockin' After Hours" / "I Know The Blues" (Aladdin 3081, Mar 1951) "Kinda Sick, Kinda Worried" / "Let's Get A Little Taste" (Mercury 8221, May 1951) "Messin' Up" / "Let Me Know" (Atlantic 994, May 1953) The Los Angeles Flash (Stockholm Records RJ-201, Jun 1980 )

With Jay McShann McShann's Piano (Capitol, Aug 1966 )

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chuck Norris?

American jazz and blues guitarist

When was Chuck Norris born?

Chuck Norris was born on 11 August 1921.

When did Chuck Norris die?

Chuck Norris died on 26 August 1989.

What was Chuck Norris's occupation?

Chuck Norris was a jazz guitarist.

What nationality was Chuck Norris?

Chuck Norris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chuck Norris

· Wikidata: Q27889128

· DBpedia: Chuck Norris (musician)

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