Willie Mabon

Willie Mabon
Mabon in 1976
Background information
Birth nameWillie James Mabon
Born(1925-10-24)October 24, 1925
Hollywood, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 1985(1985-04-19) (aged 59)
Paris, France
GenresR&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active1949–1984
Labels

Willie James Mabon (October 24, 1925 – April 19, 1985) was an American R&B singer, songwriter, pianist, and harmonica player. He had two number one hits on the Billboard R&B chart, "I Don't Know" in 1952 and "I'm Mad" in 1953.