William Moore
Blues singer and guitarist from the United States
About William Moore
Lived 1893 – 1951 (aged 58). William Moore was an American singer, composer, librettist and guitarist.
William "Bill" Moore (March 3, 1893 – November 22, 1951) was an American blues singer and guitarist.
Moore was born in Dover, Georgia, and was raised in Tappahannock, Virginia. His four 78-rpm records are sought by collectors and have been reissued on numerous LP and CD compilation albums. John Fahey, Stefan Grossman and The Notting Hillbillies.
He died in Warrenton, Virginia.
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Who was William Moore?
blues singer and guitarist from the United States (1893-1951)
When was William Moore born?
William Moore was born on 3 March 1893 in Georgia.
When did William Moore die?
William Moore died on 22 November 1951 in Virginia.
What was William Moore's occupation?
William Moore was a singer, composer, librettist and guitarist.
What nationality was William Moore?
William Moore was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Moore (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Moore. https://biography.guide/william-moore-singer/
MLA: "William Moore." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-moore-singer/.
Chicago: "William Moore." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-moore-singer/.
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