About Milan Williams
Lived 1948 – 2006 (aged 58). Milan Williams was an American songwriter and musician.
Milan B. Williams (March 28, 1948 – July 9, 2006) was an American keyboardist and a founding member of The Commodores.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi, He left the Commodores in 1989, allegedly after refusing to perform with them in South Africa.
Williams died of cancer at MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, on July 9, 2006, aged 58.
His nephew Kebbi Williams is an experimental/free jazz saxophonist in Atlanta.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Milan Williams?
American musician (1948-2006)
When was Milan Williams born?
Milan Williams was born on 28 March 1948 in Okolona.
When did Milan Williams die?
Milan Williams died on 9 July 2006 in Houston.
What was Milan Williams's occupation?
Milan Williams was a songwriter and musician.
What nationality was Milan Williams?
Milan Williams was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Milan Williams. https://biography.guide/milan-williams/
MLA: "Milan Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/milan-williams/.
Chicago: "Milan Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/milan-williams/.
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