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Ali-Ollie Woodson
Ali-Ollie Woodson (September 12, 1951 – May 30, 2010) was an American R&B singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional actor.
Ali-Ollie Woodson (September 12, 1951 – May 30, 2010) was an American R&B singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional actor.
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as Dre), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record ...
André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as Dre), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record ...
Arnold McCuller
Arnold McCuller is an American vocalist, record producer, born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.
Arnold McCuller is an American vocalist, record producer, born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.
Charles Bradley (singer)
Charles Bradley, commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division.
Charles Bradley, commonly referred to as "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," is a funk/soul/R&B singer signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division.
Chaz Lamar Shepherd
Chaz Lamar Shepard (born October 16, 1977) is an American actor and singer-songwriter.
Chaz Lamar Shepard (born October 16, 1977) is an American actor and singer-songwriter.
Chris Rene
Christopher "Chris" Rene is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer from Santa Cruz, California.
Christopher "Chris" Rene is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer from Santa Cruz, California.
Cornelius Grant
Cornelius Grant was born April 27, 1943 in Fairfield, Texas, a small town 80 miles south of Dallas.
Cornelius Grant was born April 27, 1943 in Fairfield, Texas, a small town 80 miles south of Dallas.
D. J. Rogers
D.J. Rogers is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
D.J. Rogers is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
David Ruffin
Davis Eli "David" Ruffin was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations from 1964 to 1968.
Davis Eli "David" Ruffin was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations from 1964 to 1968.
Deandre Brackensick
Deandre Brackensick is an American singer from San Jose, California.
Deandre Brackensick is an American singer from San Jose, California.
DeAndre Brackensick
DeAndre Scot Brackensick is an American singer from San Jose, California.
DeAndre Scot Brackensick is an American singer from San Jose, California.
Dennis Edwards
Dennis Edwards is a soul and R&B singer, most noted for being one of Motown act The Temptations' lead singers replacing David Ruffin.
Dennis Edwards is a soul and R&B singer, most noted for being one of Motown act The Temptations' lead singers replacing David Ruffin.
Edmund Sylvers
Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers.
Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers.
Elbridge Bryant
Elbridge "Al" Bryant (September 28, 1939 – October 26, 1975) was an American tenor singer, and one of the founding members of Motown singing group The Temptations.
Elbridge "Al" Bryant (September 28, 1939 – October 26, 1975) was an American tenor singer, and one of the founding members of Motown singing group The Temptations.
Foster Sylvers
The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s.
The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s.
Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, December 6, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, known primarily for his recordings with the s...
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, December 6, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, known primarily for his recordings with the s...
Frederick J. Loudin
Frederick Jeremiah Loudin His commanding presence and ambitious personality caused him to emerge as an unofficial spokesperson for the Jubilee Singers during the four years he toured with them.
Frederick Jeremiah Loudin His commanding presence and ambitious personality caused him to emerge as an unofficial spokesperson for the Jubilee Singers during the four years he toured with them.
George Kirby
George Kirby was an American comedian, singer, and actor.
George Kirby was an American comedian, singer, and actor.
Harry Burleigh
Henry "Harry" Thacker Burleigh (December 2, 1866 – December 12, 1949), a baritone, was an African American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer.
Henry "Harry" Thacker Burleigh (December 2, 1866 – December 12, 1949), a baritone, was an African American classical composer, arranger, and professional singer.
Jeremih
Jeremy Felton, who performs under the mononym Jeremih, is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Jeremy Felton, who performs under the mononym Jeremih, is an American recording artist and producer signed to Def Jam Recordings.
Jermaine Jones (singer)
Jermaine Jones is an American singer and actor from Pine Hill, New Jersey, who came in twelfth place after being disqualified from the eleventh season of American Idol.
Jermaine Jones is an American singer and actor from Pine Hill, New Jersey, who came in twelfth place after being disqualified from the eleventh season of American Idol.
Jesse Campbell (singer)
Jesse Campbell is an American R&B singer.
Jesse Campbell is an American R&B singer.
Jimmy Ruffin
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of David Ruffin of The Temptations.
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of David Ruffin of The Temptations.
Johnny Lee (actor)
John Dotson "Johnny" Lee, Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South.
John Dotson "Johnny" Lee, Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South.
Johnny Lee (entertainer)
John Dotson "Johnny" Lee, Jr. was an American singer, dancer and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South.
John Dotson "Johnny" Lee, Jr. was an American singer, dancer and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South.
Joshua Ledet
Joshua Ledet is an American singer from Westlake, Louisiana.
Joshua Ledet is an American singer from Westlake, Louisiana.
Kell Osborne
Kell Osborne (March 12, 1939 – January 29, 2012) was an American singer best known as a member of The Primes, a group which would later be known as The Temptations.
Kell Osborne (March 12, 1939 – January 29, 2012) was an American singer best known as a member of The Primes, a group which would later be known as The Temptations.
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (born August 11, 1974) is a jazz singer from Logan County, West Virginia.
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (born August 11, 1974) is a jazz singer from Logan County, West Virginia.
Little Richard
Richard Wayne Penniman, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and b...
Richard Wayne Penniman, known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and b...
Lloyd (singer)
Lloyd Polite, Jr. (born January 3, 1986), who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a s...
Lloyd Polite, Jr. (born January 3, 1986), who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a s...
Louisiana Red
Iverson Minter (March 23, 1932 – February 25, 2012), known as Louisiana Red, was an African American blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer, who recorded more than 50 albums.
Iverson Minter (March 23, 1932 – February 25, 2012), known as Louisiana Red, was an African American blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer, who recorded more than 50 albums.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician w...
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye (he added the 'e' as a young man), was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician w...
Maurice "MB2" Bynum II
Maurice Evan Bynum II, better known by his stage name, performs under the mononym, MB2, is a rapper, musician, and singer-songwriter who was born in Franklin, Virginia.
Maurice Evan Bynum II, better known by his stage name, performs under the mononym, MB2, is a rapper, musician, and singer-songwriter who was born in Franklin, Virginia.
Melvin Franklin
David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin, was an American bass singer.
David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin, was an American bass singer.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Mohammed Bilal
Mohammed Bilal is an African-American musician known as a castmate on The Real World: San Francisco, the third season of MTV's long-running reality television show, which aired in 1994.
Mohammed Bilal is an African-American musician known as a castmate on The Real World: San Francisco, the third season of MTV's long-running reality television show, which aired in 1994.
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician.
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician.
O'Ryan
O'Ryan (born O'Ryan Omir Browner on February 12, 1987 in Los Angeles, California) is an American R&B singer.
O'Ryan (born O'Ryan Omir Browner on February 12, 1987 in Los Angeles, California) is an American R&B singer.
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted a...
Omari Ishmael Grandberry better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the R&B group, B2K. Omarion was spotted a...
Paul Robeson
Paul Leroy Robeson was an American singer and actor who was an advocate for the Civil Rights Movement.
Paul Leroy Robeson was an American singer and actor who was an advocate for the Civil Rights Movement.
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer.
Raphael Saadiq is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer.
Rick James
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. (February 1, 1948August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. (February 1, 1948August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
Simon Estes
Simon Estes (born March 2, 1938) is an operatic bass-baritone of African-American descent who had a major international opera career since the 1960s.
Simon Estes (born March 2, 1938) is an operatic bass-baritone of African-American descent who had a major international opera career since the 1960s.
Singin' Sammy Ward
Sammy Ward, often credited as "Singin'" Sammy Ward, was an American rhythm and blues singer who recorded for Motown Records and had a R&B chart hit with "Who's The Fool", written by Smokey...
Sammy Ward, often credited as "Singin'" Sammy Ward, was an American rhythm and blues singer who recorded for Motown Records and had a R&B chart hit with "Who's The Fool", written by Smokey...
Slim (singer)
Marvin Scandrick Also known as Slim, is an American R&B singer best known for his unique voice and his lead vocals in the Bad Boy group 112.
Marvin Scandrick Also known as Slim, is an American R&B singer best known for his unique voice and his lead vocals in the Bad Boy group 112.
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (born February 19, 1940) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive.
Solomon Burke
Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, mortician, and an archbishop of the United House of Prayer For All People.
Tim Russ
Timothy Darrell "Tim" Russ (born June 22, 1956) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and musician.
Timothy Darrell "Tim" Russ (born June 22, 1956) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and musician.
Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese Darnell Gibson also known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into f...
Tyrese Darnell Gibson also known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into f...
U-Jean
U-Jean is a pop, R&B and hip-hop artist.
U-Jean is a pop, R&B and hip-hop artist.
Van McCoy
Van Allen Clinton McCoy was an accomplished musician, music producer, arranger, songwriter, and orchestra conductor.
Van Allen Clinton McCoy was an accomplished musician, music producer, arranger, songwriter, and orchestra conductor.
William DuVall
William DuVall is an American musician, best known as a current vocalist and guitarist in Alice In Chains, joining following the death of the band's lead singer Layne Staley.
William DuVall is an American musician, best known as a current vocalist and guitarist in Alice In Chains, joining following the death of the band's lead singer Layne Staley.