Michael Burks
American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
About Michael Burks
Lived 1957 – 2012 (aged 54). Michael Burks was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter and singing.
Life and career
Burks was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, and had a musical heritage. His father played the bass guitar, and performed with Sonny Boy Williamson II, while his grandfather had played in a delta blues style. Burks junior had learned to play the guitar by the age of five, and first played on stage in his cousin's band. In the early 1970s, Burks moved with his family to Camden, Arkansas. It was there that Burks and his father built a 300-seater juke joint named the Bradley Ferry Country Club, where Burks duly led the house band.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Burks?
American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter (1957–2012)
When was Michael Burks born?
Michael Burks was born on 30 July 1957 in Milwaukee.
When did Michael Burks die?
Michael Burks died on 6 May 2012 in Atlanta.
What was Michael Burks's occupation?
Michael Burks was a singer, guitarist, songwriter and singing.
What nationality was Michael Burks?
Michael Burks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Burks. https://biography.guide/michael-burks/
MLA: "Michael Burks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-burks/.
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