Wynonie Harris

American rhythm & blues vocalist with a hot-n'-raunchy rock and roll style and dance skills. Born: 24 August 1915, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Died: 14 June 1969, Los Angeles, USA. Harris started as a comedian and dancer. He began his musical career touring with Lucky Millinder's band, eventually cutting his first recording with them in May 1944. After quitting the band, he signed up to Leo & Edward Mesner's Philo label i…