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Born: April 16, 1929 in Leesburg, GA
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's
Died: July 20, 1969 in New Rochelle, NY
Genre: R&B

Biography:
An extremely influential vocalist despite having a rather short career, Roy Hamilton had both classical training and gospel experience. Hamilton studied commercial art in high school and was a heavyweight Golden Gloves boxer before starting his music ...More >>

Discography: 1987 Hold Onto This Mood 1962 Mr. Rock and Soul 1960 Spirituals 1960 Soft 'N' Warm Voice of Roy Hamilton More >>

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Influenced By: Billy Eckstine Herb Jeffries More >> Followers: Tommy Hunt Roy Shirley Solomon Burke Elvis Presley Marvin Gaye More >>

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