Michael Burks

Guitarist
BIRTHDAY
July 30,1957
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI
Age
May 6,2012,age 54
Birth Sign
Leo
BIRTHDAY
July 30,1957 (age May 6,2012,age 54)
Birthplace
Milwaukee, WI

About

Blues musician who had hits with "I Smell Smoke" and "Hard Come, Easy Go" and who worked with many jazz greats.

Before Fame

He released his first record independently in 1997 and then signed with Alligator Records for three more critically acclaimed albums.

Trivia

He earned with nickname Iron Man for his intense guitar playing and the thousands of miles he logged touring.

Family Life

His family moved from Milwaukee to Camden, Arkansas, where he, along with his father and brother, built a musical hall.

Associated With

Robert Clay was another popular blues musician.