1941 - 2015
Percy Sledge American Singer
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Percy Sledge dating history
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Percy Sledge was previously married to Rosa Sledge.
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American Singer Percy Sledge was born Percy Tyrone Sledge on 25th November, 1941 in Leighton, Alabama and passed away on 14th Apr 2015 At home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana aged 73. He is most remembered for When a man loves a woman" was #1 on the charts in 1966. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Percy Sledge is a member of the following lists: Atlantic Records artists, American male singers and Virgin Records artists.
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Relationship Statistics
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Married | 1 |
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Details
First Name |
Percy
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Middle Name |
Tyrone
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Last Name |
Sledge
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Full Name at Birth |
Percy Tyrone Sledge
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Birthday |
25th November, 1941
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Birthplace |
Leighton, Alabama
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Died |
14th April, 2015
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Place of Death |
At home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Cause of Death |
Liver cancer
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Buried |
Heavenly Gates Cemetery, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
When a man loves a woman" was #1 on the charts in 1966
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Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul, Traditional Pop
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Music Genre |
R&B
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Year(s) Active |
1960s–2015, 1960–2014
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Music Style |
Soul, Country Soul, Southern Soul, Deep Soul
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Music Mood |
Earnest, Intimate, Earthy, Organic, Sensual, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Romantic, Wistful, Plaintive, Exuberant, Refined/Mannered, Joyous, Rousing, Reflective, Delicate, Yearning, Dramatic, Poignant, Melancholy, Passionate
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Record Label |
Atlantic, Capricorn, Monument, Point Blank, Diablo, Sledgehammer, Virgin, Diablo Records
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Official Websites |
http://psledge.com/
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Family Member |
Wife Rosa Sledge (second marriage), 12 children
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Percy Tyrone Sledge (November 25, 1940 – April 14, 2015) was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, Gold-certified disc from the RIAA.