Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Died
12 October 2005 (aged 72)
Baker Knight was a musician and prolific songwriter of the rock n roll era. His songs were recorded by, amongst others, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Mickey Gilley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Perry Como, Sammy Davis Jr and Paul McCartney, . He was born 4th July 1933, Thomas Baker Knight Jr., in Birmingham, Alabama, to Thomas Baker Knight Sr. and his wife Mary (Obear) Knight. His father died in 1939 at the age of 32 and, because of his mother's poor health, he was raised mainly by relatives. He learned guitar whilst serving in the USAF and after discharge en… read more
Baker Knight was a musician and prolific songwriter of the rock n roll era. His songs were recorded by, amongst others, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Mickey Gilley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Perry Como, Sammy Davis Jr and Paul McCartney, . He was born 4th July 1933, Thoma… read more
Baker Knight was a musician and prolific songwriter of the rock n roll era. His songs were recorded by, amongst others, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Mickey Gilley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Perry Como, Sammy Davis Jr and Paul McCartney, . He was born 4th July 1933, Thomas Baker Knight Jr., in Birmingham, Alabama, to Thomas Baker Knight Sr. a… read more
