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William J. “Willie” Woods

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William J. “Willie” Woods

Birth
USA
Death
27 May 1997 (aged 60)
Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Burial
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Musician. He was a member of the musical group, Jr. Walker & The All-Stars. He died from cancer at the age of 60.R/B vocalist and guitarist, he did some lead vocals with Junior Walker & The Allstars, he also played the guitar, he was already part of a trio when Junior Walker joined the trio, they played in local clubs around Indiana and Michigan. Soon after changing the name to Junior Walker & The All Stars, the trio was discovered by the late Johnny Bristol who introduced them to Harvey Fugua (of the Moonglows) who signed the trio to his label "Harvey" which was soon taken over by Motown. The trio had many hits: Shotgun, Road Runner, What Does It Take To Win Your Love.

Cause of death: Lung Cancer
Musician. He was a member of the musical group, Jr. Walker & The All-Stars. He died from cancer at the age of 60.R/B vocalist and guitarist, he did some lead vocals with Junior Walker & The Allstars, he also played the guitar, he was already part of a trio when Junior Walker joined the trio, they played in local clubs around Indiana and Michigan. Soon after changing the name to Junior Walker & The All Stars, the trio was discovered by the late Johnny Bristol who introduced them to Harvey Fugua (of the Moonglows) who signed the trio to his label "Harvey" which was soon taken over by Motown. The trio had many hits: Shotgun, Road Runner, What Does It Take To Win Your Love.

Cause of death: Lung Cancer

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