George Benson
George Benson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States on March 22nd, 1943 and is the Jazz Singer. At the age of 81, George Benson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, songs, and networth are available.
At 81 years old, George Benson has this physical status:
George Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
He began his professional career as a jazz guitarist at the age of 21.
Benson employs a rest-stroke picking technique similar to that used by gypsy jazz players such as Django Reinhardt. Benson, a former child prodigy, first rose to fame in the 1960s, performing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others.
He began a fruitful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B, and scat singing.
Breezin's album was triple-platinum, with no. 1 being notified. In 1976, there was 1 on the Billboard chart.
His concerts were well-attended in the 1980s, and he still has a large fan base.
Benson has been named on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as a star.
Personal life
Since 1962, Benson has been married to Johnnie Lee and has seven children. Benson's music is more focusing on love and passion as a result of his family's and religious traditions, with Benson being a Jehovah Witness. Benson has lived in Englewood, New Jersey, since being a student.