George Benson

Date of Birth: March 22, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

George Benson is an American musician, renowned for his versatile guitar playing and smooth vocals. Born on March 22, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Benson’s career spans several decades and has left an indelible mark on the jazz, R&B, and pop genres. He began his career as a jazz guitarist but found greater commercial success as a singer and crossover artist. Benson’s breakthrough came with his 1976 album “Breezin’,” which featured the hit single “This Masquerade” and earned him multiple Grammy Awards. Over the years, he has continued to record and tour, earning accolades for his innovative approach to music and his ability to blend different genres seamlessly.

5 Interesting Facts about George Benson

1. George Benson won his first Grammy Award in 1977 for the song “This Masquerade.”

2. He started playing the ukulele at the age of 7 and recorded his first single at age 10.

3. Benson was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2009.

4. His album “Breezin’” was the first jazz album to achieve platinum status.

5. Benson has collaborated with numerous legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Freddie Hubbard, and Al Jarreau.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Benson

1. “The beauty of jazz is that it’s malleable. People are looking for ways to take it to places where it hasn’t been.”

2. “When you do what you love, it’s not work anymore.”

3. “Music is the universal language.”

4. “For me, music is always an experiment.”

5. “I’ve always tried to move on from past successes and focus on what’s next.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

George Benson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

George Benson has seven children with his wife, Johnnie Lee, whom he married in 1965. The names of his children are Robert Benson, Keith Givens, George Benson Jr., Kevin Benson, Shelley Benson, Randy Benson, and Christopher Benson.