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Zephire Andre Williams (November 1, 1936 – March 17, 2019) was an American R&B [1] musician who started his career in the 1950s at Fortune Records in Detroit. His most famous songs include the hits "Jail Bait", "Greasy Chicken", "Bacon Fat" (1957) and "Cadillac Jack" (1966). He was also the co-author of the R&B hit "Shake a Tail Feather". [2]
Andre Rishard Williams (born August 28, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. He was a finalist for the 2013 Heisman Trophy, and won the 2013 Doak Walker Award as the nation's best running back.
Mar 18, 2019 · The legendary artist passed away after battling colon cancer and other health issues. He co-wrote songs for Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and the Temptations, and pioneered the rap genre with his spoken-sung style.
Mar 18, 2019 · DETROIT (AP) — Andre Williams, an R&B singer and songwriter who co-wrote “Shake A Tail Feather” and performed across musical genres, died. He was 82.
Mar 18, 2019 · R&B singer and producer Andre Williams has died, his record label Pravda Records confirmed. He was 82. In a statement, the label said he died on Sunday, March 17 in Chicago. “He touched our lives...
Mar 20, 2019 · Andre Williams, who co-wrote "Shake a Tail Feather" for Ray Charles and "Thank You" for Stevie Wonder, passed away in Chicago on March 17. He was known for his spoken-sung style and his nickname "Mr. Rhythm".
Mar 18, 2019 · Born in Alabama in 1936, Andre Williams made his mark on Detroit's R&B music scene starting in the 1950s, co-writing classics such as "Shake Your Tail Feather" and recording R&B hits such as "Bacon Fat."
