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Dave Alexander (blues musician)
American Texas blues singer and pianist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dave Alexander (born David Alexander Elam), also known as Omar Sharriff, Omar Shariff, Omar Hakim Khayam (March 10, 1938 ā January 8, 2012), was an American West Coast blues singer and pianist.[1]
"Omar Shariff" redirects here. For the Egyptian actor, see Omar Sharif. For the cricketer, see Omar Sharif (cricketer).
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![]() Alexander performing at the 2007 San Francisco Blues Festival | |
Background information | |
Birth name | David Alexander Elam |
Also known as | Omar Sharriff Omar Hakim Khayam Omar the Magnificent |
Born | (1938-03-10)March 10, 1938 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
Died | January 8, 2012(2012-01-08) (aged 73) Marshall, Texas, United States |
Genres | Texas blues,[1] jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer, pianist |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1960sā2012 |
Labels | Arhoolie, Have Mercy Records |
Website | Omar Shariff and Friends |
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