Magic Sam
American Chicago blues musician (1937-1969)
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Summary
Magic Sam was born on February 14, 1937[1], in Grenada[2]. He died on December 1, 1969[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a singer[5] and guitarist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,141 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Restvale Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Genre: blues[11]
- Record label: Cobra Records[12], Delmark Records[13]
- Commons category: Magic Sam[14]
- Voice type: tenor[15]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[16]
- Manner of death: natural causes[17]
- Instrument: guitar[18], voice[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- P14750: A5DE-3882-AF0D-784C-A6CC[21]
Why It Matters
Magic Sam has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Magic Sam born?
Magic Sam was born in Grenada[2].
Where did Magic Sam die?
Magic Sam died in Chicago[4].