Chuck Norris (musician) facts for kids
Charles Eldridge Norris (born August 11, 1921 – died August 26, 1989) was a talented American musician. He was known for playing jazz and blues music on his guitar.
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Who Was Charles Norris?
Charles Norris was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Chicago, where he learned about music. A teacher named Walter Dyett helped him learn how to write and play music.
His Early Life and Music
In the mid-1940s, Charles Norris moved to Los Angeles. He played his guitar in many nightclubs. He became known as a "session musician" in Hollywood. This means he was a musician who played on recordings for other artists.
Playing with Other Musicians
Charles Norris also made his own music recordings. These came out in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He played with famous singers like Percy Mayfield and Floyd Dixon. He was also part of the Johnny Otis Orchestra for a while. He worked with many other great performers too, such as Amos Milburn, Dinah Washington, and Little Richard.
A Special Album
In 1980, Charles Norris recorded a live album called The Los Angeles Flash. He recorded this special album in Gothenburg, Sweden. He passed away in Tustin, California, in 1989.
A Band's Tribute
A Swedish rock band is named The Chuck Norris Experiment. They say they got their name from Charles Norris, the guitarist. They chose his name because he recorded his album The Los Angeles Flash in their hometown of Gothenburg. People sometimes confuse him with the actor Chuck Norris, but the band's name is for the musician.
What Music Did He Make?
Here is one album Charles Norris played on:
- McShann's Piano (with Jay McShann, released in 1967)
