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Jesse BelvinJesse Belvin Jesse Belvin American singer, pianist and songwriter (1932–1960) Jesse Lorenzo Belvin (December 15, 1932 – February 6, 1960) was an American singer, pianist and songwriter popular in the 1950s. Belvin co-wrote the 1954 Penguins' doo-wop classic "Earth Angel", which sold more than 10 million copies, while his top recording was the 1956 single "Goodnight My Love", a song that reached No. 7 on Billboard's R&B chart.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Jesse Belvin Compilation CD cover Background information Birth name Jesse Lorenzo Belvin Born (1932-12-15)December 15, 1932 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Died February 6, 1960(1960-02-06) (aged 27) Hope, Arkansas, U.S. Genres R&B, doo-wop Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Instrument(s) Vocals, piano Years active 1950–60 Labels Modern Records, Dot,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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