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Percy Sledge

An important figure in Southern soul music and the creator of the R&B classic "When a Man Loves a Woman."
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Album Highlights

  • I'll Be Your Everything
    Percy Sledge
    I'll Be Your Everything
  • The Percy Sledge Way
    Percy Sledge
    The Percy Sledge Way
  • Shining Through the Rain
    Percy Sledge
    Shining Through the Rai …
  • Sings Country
    Percy Sledge
    Sings Country
  • Take Time to Know Her
    Percy Sledge
    Take Time to Know Her
  • It Tears Me Up: The Best of Percy Sledge
    Percy Sledge
    It Tears Me Up: The Bes …
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Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

November 25, 1941 in Leighton, AL

Died

April 14, 2015 in Baton Rouge, LA

Genre

R&B

Styles

Country Soul Deep Soul Soul Southern Soul
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