ZZ Hill
Arzell "ZZ" Hill (born September 30, 1935 in Naples , Texas , † April 27, 1984 in Dallas , Texas) was an American blues singer.
Life
Hill began his musical career in the late 1950s with a gospel group called "The Spiritual Five".
Around 1960 he developed an interest in the blues. His role models included BB King , Bobby Bland and especially Sam Cooke . In 1964 Hill moved to California and recorded You Were Wrong in a garage studio, which hit the charts.
In the 1970s Hill had some hits like Love Is So Good When You're Stealing It (1977). In the 1980s Hill found his way back to the roots of the blues. His 1982 album Down Home Blues - with hits Down Home Blues and Somebody Else Is Steppin 'In - was in the charts for almost two years .
Hill died in 1984.
Web links
- Literature by and about ZZ Hill in the catalog of the German National Library
- Biography at All Music Guide (English).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hill, ZZ |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hill, Arzell |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 30, 1935 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Naples , Texas |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 27, 1984 |
| Place of death | Dallas , Texas |