Willie Mabon

Willie Mabon
Mabon in 1976
Mabon in 1976
Background information
Birth nameWillie James Mabon
Born(1925-10-24)October 24, 1925
Hollywood, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 1985(1985-04-19) (aged 59)
Paris, France
GenresR&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active1949–1984
Labels

Willie James Mabon (October 24, 1925 – April 19, 1985)[1][2] was an American R&B singer, songwriter, pianist, and harmonica player. He had two number one hits on the Billboard R&B chart, "I Don't Know" in 1952 and "I'm Mad" in 1953.

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 244. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. ^ "Willie Mabon Biography". Oldies.com. Retrieved 19 January 2015.