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Blackberri (Charles Timothy Ashmore) was born on 31 May, 1945 in Buffalo, New York, U.S., is a singer-songwriter. Discover Blackberri's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Charles Timothy Ashmore |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter, LGBTQ+ rights activist |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May, 1945 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
December 13, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous singer-songwriter with the age 76 years old group.
Blackberri Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Blackberri height not available right now. We will update Blackberri's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Blackberri Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Blackberri worth at the age of 76 years old? Blackberri’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer-songwriter. He is from United States. We have estimated
Blackberri's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
singer-songwriter |
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Timeline
He suffered a heart attack in October 2021, and died on December 13, 2021, at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California, at age 76.
In 2002, he received a Lifetime Achievement AIDS Hero Award at San Francisco Candlelight Vigil. In 2017, he received the Audrey Joseph Entertainment Award from San Francisco Pride. In 2019, his song "Eat the Rich" was included in Patrick Haggerty's Lavender Country.
Blackberri moved to San Francisco in 1974 and joined Breeze while busking to earn money. He dated Reiner, a blues guitar player from the East Coast. In 1975, Blackberri's performance at the Two Songmakers concert was broadcast on KQED. This was the first time gay-themed music was featured on public television in San Francisco. In 1981, he released Blackberri and Friends: Finally on his music label, Bea B. Queen. He contributed to music in the films Tongues Untied, Word Is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives, and Looking for Langston. He performed at LGBT festivals.
Blackberri studied voice at University of Arizona and sang the blues. In Tucson, he started a rock band, Gunther Quint, with his first song "Frenchie", about a one-night stand before his discharge. While living in a feminist collective in the early 1970s, he was named Blackberri, and changed his name legally soon after.
Blackberri was drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1965. He was discharged in 1966 for being gay. Blackberri stated "I was under investigation because one of my shipmates turned me in ... they had evidence, they arrested me, went through my personal belongings and found incriminating letters and other things." He got stranded in New York City, washing dishes and doing drugs.
Blackberri (born Charles Timothy Ashmore; May 31, 1945 – December 13, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter and community activist. His music focused on issues such as civil rights, LGBT rights, and pollution. After the start of the AIDS epidemic, Blackberri worked in HIV education and prevention in Black communities.
