Willie Dixon, an American blues artist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer, was worth $2 million.
Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the birthplace of Willi Dixon in July 1915, and he died in January 1992.
A Grammy Award-winning musician, he gained recognition for his skills in playing the upright bass and guitar.
He is considered to be one of the fathers of Chicago blues, along with Muddy Waters.
“I Just Want to Make Love to You”, “Hoochie Coochie Man”, “Little Red Rooster”, “Spoonful”, “My Babe”, and “You Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover” are some of the songs that Dixon is famous for. Other famous artists included Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, and Bo Diddley.
He collaborated with Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, bringing blues and rock and roll together.
Dixon is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Blues and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
On January 29, 1992, Willie Dixon passed away at the age of 76 due to heart failure.