Renowned as one of the most sucessfull solo musician Ernie Fields Jr sadly passed away on 8th March 2024. He was one of the most talented baritone saxophonist music industry had.
As per the official news, Ernie Field Jr passed away in his sleep at his home in Pasadena, Calif.
The late 89-years musician was fully raised in a musical environment. His father was a renowned band conductor and helped him a lot to choose the typical instrument to play and have success in it.
Moreover, Ernie did his graduation from Booker T. Washington High School in 1951. After that he went to attend Howard University where he got chance to play on his father’s band during his breaks.
Likewise, he also got huge exposure after he performed on 2010 American Idol where he played the instrument named didgeridoo.
Moreover, he was also the music contractor for X Factor, The Voice and American Idol.
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- Ernie had three beautiful daughters named Lisa Fields Miller, Michelle Fields-Wilson and Pam Williams.
- He was also the music contractor for the biggest mucical show like The Voice, X Factor and American Idol.
- Ernie passed away in his sleep inside his home.
American Idol Ernie Fields Jr Wife Keeps A Low Profile
Most of the viewers are aware about his professional journey but little one knows his personal and married life.
While he was alive people neither were so curious about his dating life not asked any kind of question related to it.
Which also seems that he never opened up about him being married or not.
Also, he had never been openly interviewed about his personal life details. The music contractor was almost busy all the time which also made him to appear in less interview.
Moreover, he also didn’t seem to be a social media friendly person, as he was not active on most of the platform.
But as per theokeagle, Ernie and his grandson Ryan Brown once paid tribute in the program name The Golden Age of Greenwood which was the tribute to the R&B an funk music.
This has made one thing clear that he had wife but he managed to keep his wife away from the public eye.
Ernie Fields Jr Father Ernie Fields Sr Was A Bandleader
Ernie Fields Jr was a composed person. Being raised in a musical family background, he was mostly focused on his professional life.
His late father Ernie Fields Sr was also a performer and a bandleader who was known first to break the color barrier at Cain’s Ballroom.
Ernie Fields Sr whole professional career is also highlighted on the book by Carmen Fields named Going Back To T-Town: The Ernie Fields Terrotiry Big Band.
Ernie Fields Jr. Had Three Beautiful Daughters
Though Ernie was able to keep his wife totally away from the public eye, his daughter has now attracted the public view.
He has three beautiful daughters Lisa Fields Miller, Michelle Fields-Wilson and Pam Williams.
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Though their name is publicly out information about them is totally hided from media eye.
Ernie also has three grandchildren Paige Merrick, Sheena Green and Ryan Brown.
Currenlty, he is survived by his six great-grandchildren and his family members.
FAQ’s
What is the real name of Ernie Fields Jr?
Ernie Fields Jr real name is Ernie Orlando Fields.
When did Ernie Fields Jr. Graduated?
In the year 1960, Ernie did his graduated from Howard University.
