Speedy West
(1924-2003)

American guitarist – Speedy West was born in Springfield (City in Greene County, Missouri, United States) on January 25th, 1924 and died in Oklahoma (State of the United States of America) on November 15th, 2003 at the age of 79. Today Speedy West would be 100 years old.

Age

how old was Speedy West when he died?

Speedy West died in 2003 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 25th, 1924 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Springfield City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
Death Date	November 15th, 2003 (Saturday)
Death place	Oklahoma State of the United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Speedy West

Birthday

When was Speedy West born?

Speedy West was born on January 25th, 1924.

Death

When did Speedy West die?

Speedy West died on November 15th, 2003 at the age of 79 in Oklahoma (State of the United States of America). Today Speedy West would be 100 years old.