Champion Jack Dupree

Champion Jack Dupree
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Thomas Dupree
Also known asHarelip Jack Dupree
Born(1910-07-04)July 4, 1910
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 21, 1992(1992-01-21) (aged 81)
Hanover, Germany
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Piano
  • vocals
Years active1931–1991
Labels
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Battles / warsWorld War II
RelativesTyler Dupree (grandson)

William Thomas "Champion Jack" Dupree (July 23, 1909 or July 4, 1910 – January 21, 1992)[1][2] was an American blues and boogie-woogie pianist and singer. His nickname was derived from his early career as a boxer.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 314. ISBN 978-0313344237.