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Wilbert Huntington Harrison (January 5, 1929 – October 26, 1994) was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player. Biography. Harrison was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He had a Billboard #1 record in 1959 with the song "Kansas City".
Oct 26, 1994 · Explore Wilbert Harrison's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Wilbert Harrison on AllMusic.
Oct 29, 1994 · Wilbert Harrison, a rhythm-and-blues singer whose version of the song "Kansas City," became one of the most famous hits of the early rock-and-roll era, died at the Spencer Health Care Center...
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Oct 29, 1994 · Wilbert Harrison, whose rollicking version of a blues tune that extolled those "crazy little women" who lived in Kansas City became an overnight success near the dawn of rock 'n' roll, has died...
WILBERT HARRISON. When Wilbert Harrison left the Navy in 1950, he played calypso guitar and his first recordings for Rockin’ Records had a decidedly country feel. His switch to the Savoy label in 1954 did not bring any hits, but that situation changed in 1959 when his version of Leiber and Stoller’s ‘Kansas City’ was a big hit in both ...