The guitarist Bukka White passed away at age 67, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Delta blues guitarist who helped develop the Mississippi blues sound with songs like “Shake ’em on Down.”
He started playing guitar at age nine and recorded his first album in 1930, alternating between country blues and gospel.
With music alone not yet a lucrative career, he took odd jobs to make ends meet for much of the 1930s: he was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues and briefly a prizefighter.
How did Bukka White die?
Cancer caused Bukka White's death in 1977.
| Cause of death | Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 67 years |
| Profession | Guitarist |
| Birthday | November 12, 1909 |
| Death date | February 26, 1977 |
| Place of death | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
