Age, Biography and Wiki

Lefty Dizz (Walter Williams) was born on 29 April, 1937 in Osceola, Arkansas, United States, is an American blues guitarist and singer. Discover Lefty Dizz'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 56 years old?

Popular As Walter Williams
Occupation Guitarist, singer
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 29 April 1937
Birthday 29 April
Birthplace Osceola, Arkansas, United States
Date of death 7 September, 1993
Died Place Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 29 April. He is a member of famous guitarist with the age 56 years old group.

Lefty Dizz Height, Weight & Measurements

At 56 years old, Lefty Dizz height not available right now. We will update Lefty Dizz's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
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 Not Available

Lefty Dizz Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lefty Dizz worth at the age of 56 years old? Lefty Dizz’s income source is mostly from being a successful guitarist. He is from United States. We have estimated Lefty Dizz'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 guitarist

Lefty Dizz Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1937

Lefty Dizz (April 29, 1937 – September 7, 1993) was an American Chicago blues guitarist and singer whose recorded work was released on eight albums.

As well as fronting his own band, he worked with Junior Wells, J. B. Lenoir and Hound Dog Taylor.

One commentator noted that "for wild-ass showmen in blues history ... one would certainly have to go a far piece to beat Lefty Dizz".

He favoured a right-handed Fender Stratocaster, which he played left-handed, hence the first part of his stage name.

The derivation of the second part of his stage name is uncertain.

According to one source, the name came from his playing the trumpet in the style of Dizzy Gillespie; another source says that Ted Harvey, the drummer for Hound Dog Taylor & the HouseRockers, gave him the nickname in reference to his "playing jazz in the alley".

He was reputedly the brother of blues musician Johnny Dollar.

He was born Walter Williams in Osceola, Arkansas.

He learned the rudiments of guitar playing while serving for four years in the United States Air Force.

Unlike other left-handed players who restrung their instruments to mirror the conventional string order, Dizz played a right-handed guitar upside down, thereby reversing the order of the strings.

1956

After his discharge in 1956, he moved first to Detroit and then to Chicago, where he settled permanently.

In Chicago he played under the guidance of Lacy Gibson and Earl Hooker.

1958

He was proficient enough to join Sonny Thompson's band in 1958.

He also worked with Junior Cannady and John Lee Hooker.

1964

In a major career move in 1964, he became a member of Junior Wells's backing ensemble.

1971

They toured around the world until 1971, when Dizz joined Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers.

1975

He remained a member of that band until Taylor's death in 1975.

He then formed the band Shock Treatment, and with this ensemble he further developed his flamboyant performing act, which included raunchy jokes as well as his showy but skillful guitar playing.

His pleasant, jocular character was complemented by his intelligence; he received a degree in economics from Southern Illinois University.

Dizz performed at Chicago clubs, such as the Kingston Mines, B.L.U.E.S. and the Checkerboard Lounge, and toured internationally.

His playing was witnessed by members of the Rolling Stones and Foghat.

1981

He played on the recording of Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago 1981 with Muddy Waters and Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ron Wood.

His studio recordings did not capture the essence of his live performances.

1993

Dizz died of effects of esophageal cancer on September 7, 1993, at the age of 56.