Willie Trice

Willie Trice
Birth nameWilliam Augusta Trice
Also known asWelly Trice, Willy Trice
Born(1908-02-10)February 10, 1908
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
DiedDecember 11, 1976(1976-12-11) (aged 68)
Durham, North Carolina, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, human voice
Years active1930s–1976
LabelsDecca, Trix

William Augusta Trice (February 10, 1908 – December 11, 1976)[1] was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[2][3] He released two singles and an album. He remained loyal to his native North Carolina and its regional blues style, often referred to as Piedmont blues, East Coast blues, or more generally country blues.[3]

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. pp. 279–280. ISBN 978-0313344237.
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