Bukka White

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As per our current Database, Bukka White is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Bukka White - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Bukka White is 115 years, 0 months and 9 days old. Bukka White will celebrate 116rd birthday on a Wednesday 12th of November 2025. Below we countdown to Bukka White upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Bukka White’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Bukka White was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

About

Delta blues guitarist who helped develop the Mississippi blues sound with songs like "Shake 'em on Down."

Before Fame

He started playing guitar at age nine and recorded his first album in 1930, alternating between country blues and gospel.

Trivia

With music alone not yet a lucrative career, he took odd jobs to make ends meet for much of the 1930s: he was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues and briefly a prizefighter.

Family Life

He was born on farm near Houston, Mississippi, his father John White was a railroad man, with Bukka's music sometimes imitating the rhythmic train knocks and melodic whistles.

Associated With

John Lee Hooker was another well-known Mississippi blues guitarist.

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