1940 - 2011
Dobie Gray American Actor
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American Actor Dobie Gray was born Lawrence Darrow Brown on 26th July, 1940 in Simonton, Texas, USA and passed away on 6th Dec 2011 Nashville, Tennessee, USA aged 71. He is most remembered for Drift Away. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Dobie Gray is a member of the following lists: American singer-songwriters, American male singers and American country singers.
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Details
First Name |
Dobie
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Last Name |
Gray
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Full Name at Birth |
Lawrence Darrow Brown
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Alternative Name |
Leonard Ainsworth, Larry Curtis, Larry Dennis
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Birthday |
26th July, 1940
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Birthplace |
Simonton, Texas, USA
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Died |
6th December, 2011
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Place of Death |
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Cause of Death |
Cancer
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Buried |
Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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Build |
Average
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Hair Color |
Bald
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Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Singer
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Occupation |
Actor
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Claim to Fame |
Drift Away
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Music Genre (Text) |
Soul, R&B, pop, country
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Music Genre |
R&B
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Year(s) Active |
1960–2011
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Music Style |
Soul, Country Soul, Pop-Soul, Pop/Rock, AM Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Country-Pop
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Music Mood |
Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Confident, Sweet, Fun, Carefree, Exuberant, Playful, Passionate, Energetic, Party/Celebratory, Rollicking, Freewheeling
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar
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Record Label |
Decca, White Whale
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Associated Acts |
Pollution, Uncle Kracker
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Official Websites |
http://www.dobiegray.com
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Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter, whose musical career spanned soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included "The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Drift Away", which was one of the biggest hits of 1973, sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.