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Willie Kent was born on 24 February, 1936, is an An american male bass guitarist. Discover Willie Kent'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 70 years old?

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Born 24 February 1936
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1936

Willie Kent (February 24, 1936 – March 2, 2006) was an American Chicago blues singer, bassist and songwriter.

Kent was born in Inverness, Sunflower County, Mississippi.

1950

Although he had played the bass guitar in Chicago's clubs since the 1950s, Kent worked full-time in careers other than music until he was over 50 years of age.

Following heart surgery, he stopped work as a truck driver, and formed a band.

1971

In 1971, Kent took up residence at Ma Bea's Lounge in West Madison, Chicago.

The house band became known as Sugar Bear and the Beehives, headed by Kent (the Sugar Bear) with guitarist Willie James Lyons and drummer Robert Plunkett.

For the next six years, this troupe backed visiting musicians, such as Fenton Robinson, Hubert Sumlin, Eddy Clearwater, Jimmy Johnson, Carey Bell, Buster Benton, John Littlejohn, Casey Jones, and Mighty Joe Young.

1975

The house band's proficient playing led to their recording a live album in October 1975 at Ma Bea's, billed as Ghetto.

2005

Kent continued to play live shows, even after being diagnosed with colon cancer in early 2005.

2006

He died in Englewood, Illinois in March 2006.