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Birthday
*** ,1916
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Death day
March 2, 1942 (25 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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Celebrities born on July 29
Born in 1916
Born in Bonham, Texas
Leo named Charlie
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First name Charlie
Charles Henry Christian is an American swing and jazz guitarist. Christian was an important early performer on electric guitars and a key figure in the development of bebop and exciting jazz. He became famous nationwide as a member of the Benny Goodman Orchestra and Orchestra from August 1939 to June 1941. His one-string technique, combined with amplification, helped lift the guitar out of rhythm and into a solo instrument. Because of this, he is often credited with having led to the development of the guitar's primary role in bands and groups. John Hammond and George T. Simon call Christian the best improvised talent in the swing era. In the notes to the Solo Flight: The Genius of Charlie Christian album, Gene Lees wrote that "Many critics and musicians consider Christian one of the founding fathers of bebop, or if not, at least money. body of that. " . Christian's influence goes beyond jazz and swing.
Birth nameCharles Henry Christian
BornJuly 29, 1916, Bonham, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 02, 1942, Staten Island, New York
GenresJazz, swing
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Associated actsBenny Goodman

About Charlie Christian

Guitarist Charlie Christian was born in Bonham, Texas, United States on July 29, 1916. He dies at the age of 25, on March 2, 1942.

Guitarist who played swing and jazz and was one of the first in his genre to use the electric guitar. He is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Charlie Christian before becoming famous

Charlie Christian was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1916 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

He and his brother fashioned their own guitar out of a cigar box because they couldn't afford a real one.

Achievement of Charlie Christian

When he performed with the Clarinet Player Benny Goodman Sextet and Orchestra, his music received its first wide exposure.

Charlie Christian's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Although his father was blind, he was still able to play the guitar and sing.

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Many jazz performers were influenced by Christian, including Jazz Singer George Benson.

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Charlie Christian Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Charlie Christian updated on March 18 2023.