Age, Biography and Wiki
Billy Branch (William Earl Branch) was born on 3 October, 1951 in Great Lakes, Illinois, United States, is an American Chicago blues musician. Discover Billy Branch's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
William Earl Branch |
| Occupation |
Harmonicist, singer |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
3 October 1951 |
| Birthday |
3 October |
| Birthplace |
Great Lakes, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous singer with the age 72 years old group.
Billy Branch Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Billy Branch height not available right now. We will update Billy Branch's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Billy Branch Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Billy Branch worth at the age of 72 years old? Billy Branch’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Billy Branch's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
Billy Branch Social Network
Timeline
Billy Branch (born William Earl Branch, October 3, 1951) is an American blues harmonica player and singer of Chicago blues.
Branch is a three-time Grammy nominee, a retired two-term governor of the Chicago Grammy Chapter, an Emmy Award winner, and a winner of the Addy Award.
In addition, he has received numerous humanitarian and music awards.
Branch was born at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital in North Chicago, Illinois, United States.
His family moved from Chicago to Los Angeles when he was five years old.
At ten years of age he bought his first harmonica at a Los Angeles Woolworth store.
He immediately began playing simple tunes and melodies.
After that initial purchase, Billy was never without a harmonica.
In 1969 he moved back to Chicago to attend the University of Illinois.
eventually he graduated from UIC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science University of Illinois at Chicago.
In August 1969, Branch attended the first Chicago Blues Festival, which was produced by Willie Dixon.
Six years later, after graduating from the University of Illinois, he was touring with the Chicago Blues All-Stars, led by Dixon.
Branch soon took the place of Carey Bell, Dixon's long time Harp player, when Bell left the All-Stars to form his own band.
In the 1970s, Branch founded his own group, the Sons of Blues, with Lurrie Bell (the son of Carey Bell) on guitar and Freddie Dixon (the son of Willie Dixon) on bass guitar.
They recorded for Alligator Records and, after a change in personnel, for Red Beans Records.
The new band consisted of Carlos Johnson on guitar and J. W. Williams on vocals and bass guitar.
Branch has also recorded for Verve Records and Evidence Records.
Since then, Branch has played on over 250 different recordings, including 12 under his own name.
He has recorded with Willie Dixon, Keb Mo, Johnny Winter, Lou Rawls, KoKo Taylor, Eddy Clearwater, Honeyboy Edwards, Syl Johnson, Lurrie Bell, Ronnie Baker Brooks, and Taj Mahal.
He has received three Grammy nominations (losing one nomination to B.B. King and Eric Clapton).
He served two consecutive terms on the Grammy Board of Governors and currently is chairman of the Grammy Blues Committee.
He has won multiple Blues Music Awards, an Emmy Award, an Addy Award, two Chicago Music Awards, and numerous humanitarian and achievement awards.
The 2007 Chicago Blues Festival honored the 30th anniversary of Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues.
Likewise, in 2017 the Chicago Blues Fest celebrated the 40th anniversary of Billy Branch and the SOBs.
Branch annually appears at major festivals around the world, including the Montreux Blues Festival, the North Sea Blues Festival, the Cognac Blues Festivals and Long Beach Blues Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, the San Francisco Blues Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival.
The current lineup of the Sons of Blues consists of Branch (harmonica and vocals), Andrew "Blaze" Thomas.
(drums and vocals), Sumito Ariyoshi (keyboards and vocals), Marvin Little (bass and vocals), and Giles Corey (guitar and vocals).
His 2019 recording, Roots and Branches: The Songs of Little Walter, was chosen as a 'Favorite Blues Album' by AllMusic.
He can also be seen in several Playing for Change music clips.
