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Big Maceo Merriweather (Major Merriweather) was born on 31 March, 1905 in Newnan, Georgia, U.S., is an American pianist and blues singer. Discover Big Maceo Merriweather'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 47 years old?
| Popular As |
Major Merriweather |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
31 March, 1905 |
| Birthday |
31 March |
| Birthplace |
Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
23 February, 1953 |
| Died Place |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Georgia
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Big Maceo Merriweather Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Big Maceo Merriweather height not available right now. We will update Big Maceo Merriweather's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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.
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Big Maceo Merriweather Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Big Maceo Merriweather worth at the age of 47 years old? Big Maceo Merriweather’s income source is mostly from being a successful pianist. He is from Georgia. We have estimated Big Maceo Merriweather'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 |
pianist |
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Timeline
Major "Big Maceo" Merriweather (March 31, 1905 – February 23, 1953) was an American pianist and blues singer.
In the 1920s, he moved to Detroit, Michigan, to begin his music career.
He was mainly active in Chicago through the 1940s.
Born in Newnan, Georgia, he was a self-taught pianist.
He moved to Chicago in 1941, where he made the acquaintance of Tampa Red.
Red introduced him to Lester Melrose of RCA Victor and its subsidiary label Bluebird Records, who signed Merriweather to a recording contract.
His first record was "Worried Life Blues" (1941), which became a blues hit and remained his signature piece.
The song had elements derived from Sleepy John Estes' "Someday, Baby".
Other classic piano blues recordings followed, such as "Chicago Breakdown", "Texas Stomp", and "Detroit Jump".
He in turn influenced other musicians, such as Little Johnny Jones and Henry Gray, the latter of whom credited Merriweather with helping him launch his career as a blues pianist.
His style influenced practically every postwar blues pianist of significance.
His best known song, "Worried Life Blues", is a staple of the blues repertoire, with artists such as Eric Clapton performing it regularly in concert.
It was in the first batch of songs inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in the category Classic Blues Recordings – Singles or Album Tracks, alongside "Stormy Monday", 'Sweet Home Chicago", "Dust My Broom", and "Hellhound on My Trail".
Merriweather suffered a stroke in 1946.
He died of a heart attack on February 23, 1953, in Chicago and was interred at the Detroit Memorial Cemetery, in Warren, Michigan.
His recordings for RCA Victor/Bluebird were released as a double album, Chicago Breakdown, in 1975.
They have since been reissued on various labels.
In 2002, he was posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
On May 3, 2008, the White Lake Blues Festival took place at the Howmet Playhouse Theater, in Whitehall, Michigan.
The event was organized by executive producer Steve Salter, of the nonprofit organization Killer Blues, to raise monies to honor Merriweather's unmarked grave with a headstone.
The concert was a success, and a headstone was placed in June 2008.
