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Benny SpellmanBenny Spellman Benny Spellman American R&B singer (1931–2011) Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011)[2] was an American R&B singer,[3] he was best known for the 1962 single "Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)" and its B-side "Fortune Teller", both written by Allen Toussaint (credited as Naomi Neville). Quick facts Background information, Born ... Benny Spellman Background information Born (1931-12-11)December 11, 1931 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. Died June 3, 2011(2011-06-03) (aged 79) Pensacola, Florida, U.S. Genres R&B Occupation Singer Instrument Vocals Years active 1960s Labels Minit Ace Watch Atlantic Sansu[1] Close "Lipstick Traces" reached #28 on the U.S. Billboard R&B singles chart and #80 on the Billboard Hot 100,[4] while "Fortune Teller" was later performed many other artists including The… (Source: Wikipedia)
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