You are here: MaxAbout.com > People

George Benson

Personal Profile

George Benson
  • Date of Birth:
    March 22, 1943
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Aries
  • Place of Birth:
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    American

Family

George Benson
  • Spouse:
    Johnnie

Career

George Benson

Trivia

George Benson
  • Seven top 40 hits (USA) including "This Masquerade", "Give Me the Night" and "Lady Love Me (One More Time)".
  • Was influenced by legendary guitar player Hank Garland..
  • Dedicated a 1992 show at the Florida Theatre to Hank Garland.
  • He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7055 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Quotes

George Benson
  • "I'd sat down with a great blind pianist from San Francisco name Freddy Gambrel, he turned me onto some wonderful ways to get in and out of chord changes and weld harmonies together. Of course I still wanted to be like Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, and Hank Garland - my heroes. I've always liked the hot guitar guys.".
View all Quotes: George Benson

Biography

George Benson
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
American musician, jazz guitarist, and singer. Won Grammy awards for his 1978 song “This Masquerade” and for his live remake of “On Broadway.” He has collaborated with Chet Atkins, Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Al Jarreau, the Beatles and many other prominent musicians. He often appears as a guest artist on other performers’ albums. He has been described as semi-retired and living in Arizona. He apparently is still a Jehovah’s Witness in good standing.

Filmography

George Benson

Submit Content