Early Wright

Early Wright
Born
Early Lee Wright

February 10, 1915
Jefferson, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1999(1999-12-10) (aged 84)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesSoul Man
Brother Early
Occupation(s)Disc Jockey, music manager
Known forFirst black deejay in Mississippi

Early Wright (February 10, 1915 – December 10, 1999) was the first black disc jockey in Mississippi. His "Soul Man" broadcast on WROX in Clarksdale spanned over 50 years. Musicians Wright hosted on WROX included Elvis Presley, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Milton, Ike & Tina Turner, Pinetop Perkins and Charley Pride.

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