Age, Biography and Wiki
Early Wright (Early Lee Wright) was born on 10 February, 1915 in Jefferson, Mississippi, U.S., is a Jockey. Discover Early Wright'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 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Early Lee Wright |
| Occupation |
Disc Jockey, music manager |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
10 February, 1915 |
| Birthday |
10 February |
| Birthplace |
Jefferson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Date of death |
(1999-12-10) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died Place |
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Jockey with the age 84 years old group.
Early Wright Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Early Wright height not available right now. We will update Early Wright'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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Early Wright Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Early Wright worth at the age of 84 years old? Early Wright’s income source is mostly from being a successful Jockey. He is from United States. We have estimated
Early Wright's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Jockey |
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Timeline
In 1981, Wright's daughter, Patricia, died of an aneurysm. He retired from broadcasting in 1997 after his daughter, Barbara, died of cancer. That year he underwent multiple heart bypass surgeries and . Wright suffered a heart attack in November 1999, he died at the age of 84 in Memphis on December 10, 1999. He was survived by his wife, Ella, two sisters, seven grandchildren and two brothers.
In 1988, the Center for Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi honored Wright with a scholarship in his name. There was also an annual lecture at the university on his distinguished career.
In 1945, he went to Clarksdale's WROX, a white-owned station, as the manager of a gospel group called the Four Star Quartet. The group had a 15-minute Sunday morning program. The station's manager Preston "Buck" Hinman, impressed with Wright's charisma, offered him a regular show as WROX's first black announcer in 1947. Before accepting the job, Wright consulted his preacher to make sure there wasn't anything sinful about playing blues music. Wright developed a dual on-air person for his four-hour nightly show. As the "Soul Man," he played blues music, then he'd switch to Gospel music and became "Brother Early." Wright provided Ike Turner with one of his earliest gigs, Turner's Kings of Rhythm sometimes played on Wright's show. Elvis Presley also appeared on Wright's show early in his career. Wright later defended Presley when he faced criticism for stealing his act from black musicians. Wright stated that Presley had "a real feel and respect" for the music.
Early Wright (February 10, 1915 – December 10, 1999) was the first black disc jockey in Mississippi. His "Soul Man" broadcast on WROX in Clarksdale spanned over 50 years. Musicians Wright hosted on WROX included Elvis Presley, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Milton, Ike & Tina Turner, Pinetop Perkins and Charley Pride.
Wright was born on a plantation in Jefferson, Mississippi on February 10, 1915. He was an auto mechanic by trade, he worked as a train engineer. In 1937, he moved to Clarksdale and opened an auto repair business.
