New J. Cole Mural in Fayetteville Part Of NC Musicians Mural Trail - Page 2
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1. Nina Simone
Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, prodigy Nina Simone was born in Tryon, NC in 1933. Her mural is located at 3950 Lynn Road in Tryon.
2. Roberta Flack
Soul legend Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain, NC. Her mural is located on the side of Black Mountain Brewing in Black Mountain.
3. Ben E. King
Benjamine Earl Nelson, notoriously known as Ben E. King, was born in Henderson NC in 1938. The “Stand By Me” singer’s mural can be found in his hometown.
4. Elizabeth Cotton
Born in what used to be the city limits of Carrboro but is now Chapel Hill territory, Elizabeth Cotton was an influential American folk and blues musician who played guitar in a unique, finger-picking style.
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5. Max Roach
Pioneer of the bebop sound and renowned as one of the most important drummers in history, Maxwell Lemuel Roach was born in Newland Township, NC.
6. Maceo Parker
Born in Kinston, NC, Maceo Parker is an iconic funk saxophonist known for his legendary collaborations with James Brown, George Clinton and Prince.
7. John Coltrane
Renowned as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, John William Coltrane was born in Hamlet, NC. His large mural can be found in the City of Hamlet.
8. 9th Wonder
Grammy award-winning hip-hop producer, record executive, and DJ 9th Wonder, whose real name is Patrick Dauthir, hails from Winston-Salem, NC. He also teaches at NC Central University and Duke University. His mural can be found in his hometown.
9. Betty Davis
Afrofuturistic funk pioneer Betty Davis, known for her controversial sexual lyrics and eccentric sound, was born and raised in Durham, NC. Her mural is found at 3103 Shannon Road in the Bull City.
10. Blind Boy Fuller
Fulton Allen, known as Blind Boy Fuller, was a blues guitarist. He lost his eyesight as a teenager and later turned to music. He was born in Wadesboro, NC, where his mural is located at 111 N Greene Street.
11. Wille Weeks
Known for his collaborations alongside Chaka Khan, David Bowie, the Doobie Brothers, Aretha Franklin and many others— bassist Willie Weeks plays everything from soul, funk and jazz. He was born in Salemburg, NC.
12. Thelonious Monk
Known for his irregular counter melodies, eccentric musical signatures, melodies and improvisational style, Thelonious Monk was a jazz pianist and composer born in Rocky Mount, NC. His mural is located at 235 SE Main Street in Rocky Mount.
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