What is Jesse Winchester's full name?

James Ridout Winchester

Jesse Winchester date of birth:

May 17, 1944

How old was Jesse Winchester when died?

69

Where was Jesse Winchester born?

Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.

When did Jesse Winchester die?

April 11, 2014

Where did Jesse Winchester die?

Charlottesville, Virginia

Why did Jesse Winchester die?

Cancer

Jesse Winchester body shape:

Average

What color are Jesse Winchester's eyes?

Blue

What color is Jesse Winchester's hair?

Grey

Is Jesse Winchester gay or straight?

Straight

What is Jesse Winchester's ethnicity?

White

What is Jesse Winchester nationality?

American

What is Jesse Winchester's occupation?

Musician, Songwriter

Jesse Winchester claim to fame:

Works with many notable artists.

What genre is Jesse Winchester's work?

Country, country rock, folk

What instruments does Jesse Winchester play?

Vocals, guitar, keyboards

Short Biography

James Ridout "Jesse" Winchester (May 17, 1944 – April 11, 2014) was an American musician and songwriter who was born and raised in the southern United States. Opposed to the Vietnam War, he moved to Canada in 1967, where he began his career as a solo artist. His highest charting recordings were of his own tunes, "Yankee Lady" in 1970 and "Say What" in 1981. He became a Canadian citizen in 1973, gained amnesty in the U.S. in 1977 and resettled there in 2002.