 Percy Sledge at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Concert Image by Carol M. Highsmith, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Percy SledgePercy Sledge Percy Sledge American R&B, soul and gospel singer (1940–2015) Percy Tyrone Sledge (November 25, 1940 – April 14, 2015) was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, gold-certified disc from the RIAA. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Percy Sledge Sledge at the 2010 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Concert Background information Born Percy Tyrone Sledge (1940-11-25)November 25, 1940 Leighton, Alabama, U.S. Died April 14, 2015(2015-04-14) (aged 74) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. Genres R&B, soul, traditional pop Instrument Vocals Years active 1960–2014 Labels Atlantic,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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