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Wilmer Broadnax

December 28, 2017 by Ubuntu Biography Project

Wilmer Broadnax was born on December 28, 1916 (to June 1, 1992). Broadnax was a gospel quartet singer and soloist best known as “Little Axe” who worked and recorded with many of the most famous and influential groups of his day. Broadnax’s first name can be found with several variations, including Willmer, Wilmur, Wilbur, Wilbern, and Willie. Following Broadnax’s death, it was discovered that the diminutive performer with a high, tenor voice was biologically a female. Born as Wilbur M. […]

Categories: All, Broadnax, Wilmer, December, December 28 • Tags: 1916, 1992, December 28, June 1, Ubuntu Biography Project, Wilmer Broadnax

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