Little Willie John was one of the early RandB singers and he had a very strong influence on the soul singers that followed him in the 60's, although he never had a top ten song on the pop charts. He killed a man with a knife following an argument in Seattle and was jailed for manslaughter in May of 1966. Little Willie John died two years later in the Washington State Prison. The circumstances surrounding his death are somewhat clouded in mystery. Some say it was from a heart attack and/or pneumonia, and others say he may have been asphyxiated. Very scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink 'Best wishes to my Little 'Daddy' Charlie Silvia, Little Willie John Fever, 56.' In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings. RRAuction COA.
