Blind Willie McTell
(1898-1959)
Piedmont and ragtime blues singer and guitarist – Blind Willie McTell was born in Georgia (State of the United States of America) on May 5th, 1898 and died in Georgia (State of the United States of America) on August 19th, 1959 at the age of 61. Today Blind Willie McTell would be 125 years old.
Age
how old was Blind Willie McTell when he died?
61
Blind Willie McTell died in 1959 at the age of 61.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 5th, 1898 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Georgia State of the United States of America |
| Death Date | August 19th, 1959 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Georgia State of the United States of America |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was Blind Willie McTell born?
Blind Willie McTell was born on May 5th, 1898.
Death
When did Blind Willie McTell die?
Blind Willie McTell died on August 19th, 1959 at the age of 61 in Georgia (State of the United States of America). Today Blind Willie McTell would be 125 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Blind Willie McTell born?
Georgia (State of the United States of America).
Death place
Where did Blind Willie McTell die?
Georgia (State of the United States of America).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Blind Willie McTell?
Blind Willie McTell was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Blind Willie McTell have?
Blind Willie McTell was born in 1898 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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