Dave Wilborn
David Buckley Wilborn (April 11, 1904 – April 25, 1982) was an American jazz singer and banjoist,[1] best known for his time as a member of McKinney's Cotton Pickers.[2]
Early life
[edit]Wilborn was born in Springfield, Ohio, on April 11, 1904.[1] He started on piano at the age of 12 but switched to banjo soon after.[2]
Later life and career
[edit]Wilborn played with Cecil and Lloyd Scott in 1922, then joined Bill McKinney's Synco Septet, which became the Cotton Pickers soon after.[2] He sang and played banjo for the group until its dissolution in 1934, and when it reformed a short time later he remained in the group until 1937.[2] In 1928, he also recorded with Louis Armstrong.[2]
After 1937, Wilborn worked as a bandleader until 1950, after which he left full-time performance.[2] When David Hutson formed the New McKinney's Cotton Pickers, Wilborn (who may have been the last living member of the original band) also played in this ensemble.[2] He sang and played on their albums New McKinney's Cotton Pickers (1972) and You're Driving Me Crazy (1973).[2] He died during a performance in Detroit on April 25, 1982.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Rye, Howard (2003). "Wilborn, Dave [David Buckley]". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J483000. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Kelsey, Chris. "Dave Wilborn". AllMusic. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
