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Harold Burrage

1931 – 1966

American singer

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About Harold Burrage

Lived 1931 – 1966 (aged 35). Harold Burrage was an American singer, singing and songwriter.

Harold Edwin Burrage (March 30, 1931 – November 26, 1966) was an American blues and soul singer, pianist, songwriter, and record producer.

Biography Born in Chicago, Illinois, Burrage did session work as a pianist in the 1950s and 1960s as well as recording under his own name. Burrage's backing bands included the likes of Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, Wayne Bennett, and Jody Williams, while Burrage supported Magic Sam, Charles Clark, and others as a pianist.

Burrage's first recording was "Hi-Yo Silver", written by Burrage and Claude Trenier,

Burrage's only national hit as singer was the 1965 Chicago soul song "Got to Find a Way", The following year Burrage died in Chicago, aged 35, from heart failure at the home of Tyrone Davis,

Discography

From The Soul Discography

Additional recordings Pioneer Of Chicago Soul, P-Vine Special PLP 9003 (1979) Messed Up! The Cobra Recordings 1956–58, Westside WESM 634 (2001)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Burrage?

American singer (1931–1966)

When was Harold Burrage born?

Harold Burrage was born on 30 March 1931 in Chicago.

When did Harold Burrage die?

Harold Burrage died on 26 November 1966 in Chicago.

What was Harold Burrage's occupation?

Harold Burrage was a singer, singing and songwriter.

What nationality was Harold Burrage?

Harold Burrage was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Burrage

· Wikidata: Q3127584

· DBpedia: Harold Burrage

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