Artist: Wesley Willis
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
Greatest Hits Vol. II
Year: 1999
Tracks: 22
Wesley Willis - Greatest Hits
Year: 1995
Tracks: 22
Wesley Willis was a schizophrenic street isaac M. Singer wHO reinforced up a low cult following with his freakish, three-chord rants about fiddling mundane items, music, and people he knew. Willis was discovered singing on the streets of Chicago in the former '90s. For the outset part of the decennary, respective independently released tapes of his songs appeared, eventually followed by indie recordings of his albums. By 1995, he had gained the attention of several well-known musicians, including Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam. Shortly before sign language a major label sign up with American Records in 1996, Willis was profiled on MTV, which resulted in increased recognition in sure alternative rock circles. However, it didn't outcome in good gross revenue and both of his American Records of 1996 -- Fabian Roadwarrior (released in August) and Feel the Power (released in October) -- were flops. Ignominious Light Diner appeared to short notice in 1997. And in mid-2000, Willis released Dr. Wax and Charge Hour. Shake Your Piggy Bank followed in early 2001. Willis was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002 and was convalescent from surgery when he died at the age of 40 on August 21, 2003.
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