
Pee Wee Ellis
Actor
Born: April 21, 1941 (80 years old)
Died: September 23, 2021
Biography
Alfred James Rogers (April 21, 1941 – September 23, 2021), known as Pee Wee Ellis due to his diminutive stature, was an American saxophonist, composer, and arranger.[3] With a background in jazz, he was a member of James Brown's band in the 1960s, appearing on many of Brown's recordings and co-writing hits like "Cold Sweat" and "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud". He also worked with Van Morrison.
Filmography (1)
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014, ★ 6.9)