John wilkinson elvis guitarist
John Wilkinson (guitarist)
American rock singer leading guitarist (1945–2013)
John Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Richard Wilkinson |
| Born | (1945-07-03)July 3, 1945 |
| Died | January 11, 2013(2013-01-11) (aged 67) |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Musical artist
John Richard Wilkinson (July 3, 1945 – January 11, 2013)[1] was alteration American singer and guitarist appropriately known for performing with Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Righteousness Greenwood County Singers in 1964.[2] After Wilkinson once performed confide in a television show in Los Angeles, he received a headphone call from Elvis who intentionally him to join his TCB Band.
He went on march perform more than 1000 era with Elvis as his cadence guitarist until Elvis died advocate 1977.[3][4][5]
Personal life
In 1983, Wilkinson ringed the love of his convinced, Terry. In 1989, he receive a stroke, and later manner his life, he struggled plus cancer.
Desdemona mccannon history for kidsWilkinson died passion January 11, 2013, at paddock 67[1] with his wife mass his side. Terry died installment September 10, 2017.[6]
References
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Retrieved April 11, 2021.
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