 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, Birth name ... Percy Sledge Sledge at the 2010 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Concert Background information Birth name Percy Tyrone Sledge Born (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… (Source: Wikipedia)
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