Chalmers Alford
American jazz guitarist
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About Chalmers Alford
Chalmers Alford was a three-time Grammy Award winning guitarist best known for performing with gospel bands like The Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Truetones.
Music Career
Alford established himself as a successful jazz guitarist between the 1960s and 1980s with The Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Truetones. In the 1990s and early 2000s, he developed an interest in the neo-soul movement, playing for acts like Questlove, Pino Palladino, Mary J. Blige, and Joss Stone.
Alford’s last public performance was in 2005 when he joined the John Mayer Trio as a surprise guest act. He passed away three years later in 2008 from diabetes.
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F.A.Q. about Chalmers Alford
When is his birthday?
Chalmers Alford's birthday is on May 22, 1955.
In how many days is his birthday?
Chalmers' birthday is in 189 days
How old was Chalmers when he died?
He was 52 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 24, 2008.
How old would he be today?
Chalmers Alford would be 69 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Chalmers from?
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..