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Born: October 09, 1939 in Leno, TN
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
A truly incendiary deep soul performer. O. V. Wright's melismatic vocals and Willie Mitchell's vaunted Hi Rhythm Section combined to make classic Memphis soul during the early '70s. Overton Vertis Wright learned his trade on the gospel circuit with t ...More >>

Discography: 2003 Live in Japan 1991 That's How Strong My Love Is 1979 We're Still Together 1978 Pledging My Love 1978 Bottom Line More >>

Similar Artists: Al Green Percy Sledge Syl Johnson Willie Mitchell Arthur Alexander More >>

Influenced By: Little Willie John Sam Cooke Bobby "Blue" Bland James Brown The Swan Silvertones More >> Followers: The Blues Brothers Robert Cray Ellis Hooks Jermaine Jackson Teddy Pendergrass More >>

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