1925 - 1981
Roy Brown American Singer
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Details
First Name |
Roy
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Middle Name |
James
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Last Name |
Brown
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Full Name at Birth |
Roy James Brown
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Alternative Name |
Roy Brown, Roy James Brown
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Birthday |
10th September, 1925
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Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Died |
25th May, 1981
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Place of Death |
San Fernando, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
Heart Attack
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Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Singer, composer
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Occupation |
Singer
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jump blues, Rhythm And Blues, Blues, Rock And Roll, R&B, Rockabilly
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Year(s) Active |
1945–1981
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Roy James Brown (September 10, 1920 or 1925 – May 25, 1981) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and musician, who had a significant influence on the early development of rock and roll and the direction of R&B. His original song and hit recording "Good Rockin' Tonight" has been covered by many artists including Wynonie Harris, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Joe Ely, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pat Boone, James Brown, the Doors, and the rock group Montrose. Brown was one of the first popular R&B singers to perform songs with a gospel-steeped delivery, which was then considered taboo by many churches. In addition, his melismatic, pleading vocal style influenced notable artists such as B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Elvis Presley, Jackie Wilson, James Brown and Little Richard.