- Born
- 22 August 1941
Los Angeles - Died
- 21 January 2019
Inglewood - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1975–
- Record labels
- Polydor Records
Biography
Edwin Birdsong was a jazz musician who played organ. Edwin Birdsong was born on 22 August 1941 in Los Angeles and died on 21 January 2019 in Inglewood. The music is usually filed under funk. Record labels: Polydor Records.
Edwin L. Birdsong (August 22, 1941 – January 21, 2019) was an American keyboardist and organist, known in the 1970s and 1980s for his experimental funk/disco music. Birdsong did not achieve much chart success, but developed a strong fan base. Birdsong has also been sampled by other artists many times, most famously by Daft Punk who sampled "Cola Bottle Baby" in "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", and Gang Starr who sampled his single "Rapper Dapper Snapper" for their song "Skills".
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Edwin Birdsong play?
Edwin Birdsong is known for playing organ.
When and where was Edwin Birdsong born?
Edwin Birdsong was born 22 August 1941 in Los Angeles.
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