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Willie Nile
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This article is about the musician. For his self-titled debut album, see Willie Nile (album).
Willie Nile (born Robert Anthony Noonan; June 7, 1948)[1] is an American singer-songwriter.
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Birth name | Robert Anthony Noonan |
Born | (1948-06-07) June 7, 1948 (age 76) Buffalo, New York |
Origin | Buffalo, New York |
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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Years active | 1976–present |
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Website | Official website |
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In 1980, Nile released his self-titled debut album. His early career was interrupted by various problems, but he eventually returned to recording and performing in the US and Europe, establishing himself as a singer-songwriter.[2]