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George Benson Birthday and Biography


Born:  March 22, 1943

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zodiac Sign:  Aries

George Washington Benson is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter.

He began his professional career at 19 as a jazz guitarist.

In the 1960s, Benson played soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others.

Benson then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing.

In 1976, his album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting number one on the Billboard album chart.

His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following.

Benson has won ten Grammy Awards and is honored as a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

 

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