Ralph Willis
American Piedmont blues and country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter
About Ralph Willis
Lived 1910 – 1957 (aged 46–47). Ralph Willis was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, blues singer and singing.
Singles (selected)
"Cool That Thing" (1949)
"Shake That Thing" (1949)
"Alabama Blues" (1961)
"More Ralph Willis" (1971)
"Boar Hog Blues" (1971)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Willis?
American Piedmont blues and country blues singer, guitarist and songwriter
When was Ralph Willis born?
Ralph Willis was born in 1910 in Birmingham.
When did Ralph Willis die?
Ralph Willis died on 11 June 1957 in New York City.
What was Ralph Willis's occupation?
Ralph Willis was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, blues singer and singing.
What nationality was Ralph Willis?
Ralph Willis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ralph Willis (blues musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Willis. https://biography.guide/ralph-willis/
MLA: "Ralph Willis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-willis/.
Chicago: "Ralph Willis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-willis/.
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