Wesley "Kid" Wilson

Wesley Shellie Wilson (October 1, 1893 – October 10, 1958)

Blues and Jazz Singer and Songwriter, Piano Player and Organ Player, Wesley "Kid" Wilson, was renown for his stagecraft and performances between the 1910's and 1930's. He was the husband of famed female performer, Coot Grant, with whom he toured and recorded with. He and his wife recorded with Fletcher Henderson, Mezz Mezzrow, Sidney Bechet and Louis Armstrong and appeared a film. Wilson co-wrote more than 400 songs with his wife. Most of these were recorded by many other Artists (Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong and others). He died in 1958; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Come on Coot do that thing (with Coot Grant) and Blue Monday on Sugar Hill (with Coot Grant)

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Background information
Birth name	Wesley Shellie Wilson
Also known as	Kid Wilson, Jenkins, Socks, Sox (or Socks) Wilson
Born	October 1, 1893 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Died	October 10, 1958(aged 65) Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States[1]
Genres	Blues, jazz[2]
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter,guitarist, pianist,organist
Instruments	Vocals, piano,organ
Years active	1900s–1940s
Labels	Paramount,[3]various