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Born: September 19, 1931 in Camden, SC
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: April 09, 1988 in New York, NY
Genre: R&B

Biography:
Silky smooth: that was Brook Benton's byword from his first record to his very last, as the singer parlayed his rich baritone pipes into seven number one R&B hits and eight Top Ten items. Stints on the gospel circuit preceded Benton's first secul ...More >>

Discography: 1992 Beautiful Memories of Christmas 1980 Sings the Standards 1978 Back to Back 1977 Spotlight On 1977 Making Love is Good for You More >>

Filmograpy:

1985	Body & Soul: The Legends of Soul Live
1957	Mr. Rock and Roll

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Similar Artists: Percy Mayfield Ray Charles Joe South Arthur Prysock Clyde McPhatter More >>

Influenced By: Nat King Cole The Five Blind Boys of Alabama Johnny Hartman Frank Sinatra Billy Eckstine More >> Followers: Roy Shirley Barkin' Bill Charley Pride Chris Whynaught Don Williams More >>

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