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People from Sunflower County, Mississippi
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The list People from Sunflower County, Mississippi includes
B.B. King, Willie Best, Albert King, Archie Manning and Mary Alice.
The list consists of 53 members
and 7 sublists.
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B.B. King
American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1925–2015)
Overview: Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015), known professionally as B.B. King, was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based ...Date of birth: 16 September 1925Date of death: 14 May 2015Age: 89 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: MaleHeight: 5' 10" (178 cm)
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Mary Alice
American actress (1936–2022)
Overview: Mary Alice Smith (December 3, 1936 – July 27, 2022) known professionally as Mary Alice, was an American film, television, and stage actress. Alice was known for her roles as Leticia "Lettie" Bostic ...Date of birth: 3 December 1936Date of death: 27 July 2022Age: 85 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActressGender: Female 0
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Willie Best
Actor
Overview: William Best (May 27, 1913 – February 27, 1962), sometimes known as Sleep n' Eat, was an American television and film actor.Date of birth: 27 May 1913Date of death: 27 February 1962Age: 48 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Albert King
American blues guitarist and singer
Overview: Albert Nelson (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992), known by his stage name Albert King, was an American blues guitarist and singer whose playing influenced many other blues guitarists. He is perhaps best ...Date of birth: 25 April 1923Date of death: 21 December 1992Age: 69 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: Male 0
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Archie Manning
American football player
Overview: Elisha Archibald Manning III (born May 19, 1949) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the New Orleans Saints. He was ...Date of birth: 19 May 1949Age: 76Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm)Partner: Olivia Williams Manning (Married) 0
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C.L. Franklin
American activist
Overview: Clarence LaVaughn Franklin (né Walker; January 22, 1915 – July 27, 1984) was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist. Known as the man with the "Million-Dollar Voice", Franklin served as ...Date of birth: 22 January 1915Date of death: 27 July 1984Age: 69 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ReligionGender: Male 0
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Jerry Butler
American, Singer
Overview: Jerry Butler Jr. (December 8, 1939 – February 20, 2025) was an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician, and politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions ...Date of birth: 8 December 1939Date of death: 20 February 2025Age: 85 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: SingerGender: MalePartner: Annette Smith (Widowed) 0
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Little Milton
American blues singer and guitarist (1934–2005)
Overview: James Milton Campbell Jr. (September 7, 1934 – August 4, 2005), better known as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist, best known for his number-one R&B single "We're Gonna Make It." ...Date of birth: 7 September 1934Date of death: 4 August 2005Age: 70 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: Male 0
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Jimmy Rogers
American Chicago blues musician
Overview: Jimmy Rogers (June 3, 1924 – December 19, 1997) was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his work as a member of Muddy Waters's band in the early 1950s. He also ...Date of birth: 25 July 1915Date of death: 28 April 2000Age: 84 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: GuitaristGender: Male 0
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Charley Patton
American Delta blues musician (1891–1934)
Overview: Charley Patton (died April 28, 1934), also known as Charlie Patton, was an American Delta blues musician. Considered by many to be the "Father of the Delta Blues", he created an enduring body of American ...Date of birth: 28 April 1891Date of death: 28 April 1934Age: 43 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: MaleHeight: 5' 5" (165 cm) 0
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Johnny Russell
American singer-songwriter
Overview: John Bright Russell (January 23, 1940 – July 3, 2001) was an American country singer, songwriter, and comedian best known for his song "Act Naturally", which was made famous by Buck Owens, who r ...Date of birth: 23 January 1940Date of death: 3 July 2001Age: 61 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Country MusicianGender: Male 0
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Matt Murphy
American blues guitarist
Overview: Matthew Tyler Murphy (December 29, 1929 – June 15, 2018), known as Matt "Guitar" Murphy, was an American blues guitarist. He was associated with Memphis Slim, The Blues Brothers and Howlin' Wolf.Date of birth: 27 December 1929Date of death: 15 June 2018Age: 88 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: GuitaristGender: Male 0
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Chester H. Pond
American inventor
Overview: Chester H. Pond (March 26, 1844 – June 11, 1912) was an American inventor. He invented the first electrical self-winding clock, which could be electrically synchronized with a master clock—and helped ...Date of birth: 26 March 1844Date of death: 11 June 1912Age: 68 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Inventor 0
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Sam Lacey
American basketball player (1948–2014)
Overview: Samuel Lacey (March 8, 1948 – March 14, 2014) was an American basketball player.Date of birth: 28 March 1948Date of death: 15 March 2014Age: 65 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BasketballGender: Male 0
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Mel Triplett
American football player (1930–2002)
Overview: Melvin C. Triplett (December 24, 1930 – July 26, 2002) was an American football running back in the National Football League who played for eight seasons for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings ...Date of birth: 24 December 1931Date of death: 26 July 2002Age: 70 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: Male 0
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Micheal Spurlock
American football player
Overview: Michael Curtis Spurlock (born January 31, 1983) is an American football wide receiver and coach who is currently a Wide Receivers and Special Team Coordinator coach for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions ...Date of birth: 31 January 1983Age: 42Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: Male 0
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Larry Herndon
American baseball player
Overview: Larry Darnell Herndon (born November 3, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974), San Francisco Giants (1976–1981), and Detroit Tigers (1982–1988). Currently ...Date of birth: 3 November 1953Age: 71Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BaseballGender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm) 0
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Norris Thomas
American football playerOverview: Norris Lee Thomas (May 3, 1954 – March 7, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins and Tampa ...Date of birth: 3 May 1954Date of death: 7 March 2025Age: 70 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Asie Payton
American blues musician
Overview: Asie Reed Payton (April 12, 1937 – May 19, 1997) was an American blues musician, who lived most of his life in Holly Ridge, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta. Born in Washington County, Mississippi ...Date of birth: 12 April 1937Date of death: 19 May 1997Age: 60 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: Male 0
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Willie Clayton
American Chicago blues and soul singer and songwriterOverview: Willie Clayton (born March 29, 1955) is an American Chicago blues and soul-blues singer and songwriter. He has recorded over 25 albums since the 1980s. He has been performing since the late 1960s. His ... 0
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