Tony Joe White

About

American swamp rock singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was born July 23, 1943 in Oak Grove, Louisiana and died October 24, 2018 in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee.

Best known for his song 'Polk Salad Annie' which peaked at #8 on the Billboard chart, and was covered by Elvis Presley. In 1969 Brook Benton recorded his song 'Rainy Night In Georgia', and this version reached #4 on the Billboard chart. In 1989 Tina Turner released 'Steamy Windows' as a single. Her version peaked at #40 on the US Billboard top 100. It was also a moderate hit across Europe and in Australia and New Zealand.

Married to Leann White 1964 until his death in 2018. Father of Jody White and Michelle White.

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