Man, if ever there was a story that needed telling, it is that of Little Willie John. Born William Edward John, the singer had a recording career that lasted approximately six years before he was ...

Whitall will appear with Little Willie John's sons, Kevin John and Keith John, as they bring this 2012 Michigan Notable Book alive. "Fever" tells the dramatic, and ultimately tragic, story of American ...

Little Willie John, who passed away in 1968, would have turned 76 on Nov. 15, 2013. Had the R&B singer Little Willie John not passed away in 1968, he would have turned 76 today, Nov. 15, 2013. In the ...

Exploring the evolution of a song can be fascinating, especially when it’s one as irresistible as 1956’s “Fever.” Written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell (under the alias John Davenport), the ...

Between 1955 and ’61, Little Willie John had 17 songs in the charts. The R&B singer had moved to Detroit from Arkansas when he was four and then, after singing in a gospel group with some of siblings, ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The production, beginning Oct. 30 continues the unforgettable story of R&B ...