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Born: November 25, 1941 in Leighton, AL
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
Percy Sledge will forever be associated with amp;"When a Man Loves a Woman," a pleading, soulful ballad he sang with wrenching, convincing anguish and passion. Sledge sang all of his songs that way, delivering them in a powerful rush where he quickly changed from soulful belting to quavering, tearful pleas. It was a voice that made him one of the k... Continue Bio >>

Tickets:
12/03/2009 Newberry Opera House
02/27/2010 Kuss Auditorium
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Ringtones:

When A Man Loves A Woman (Single)

Discography:
2004 Shining Through the Rain
2002 Live: From Louisiana
1998 Wanted Again
1994 Blue Night
1974 I'll Be Your Everything
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Similar Artists: Wilson Pickett Solomon Burke Carla Thomas Arthur Conley Booker T. & the MG's More >>

Influenced By: Big Joe Turner James Brown Mahalia Jackson Arthur Alexander Percy Mayfield More >> Followers: The Blues Brothers Mosley & Johnson Jimmy Helms Teddy Pendergrass Lionel Richie More >>

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