1931 - 1988
Brook Benton American Singer
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About
American Singer Brook Benton was born Benjamin Franklin Peay on 19th September, 1931 in Lugoff, South Carolina, United States and passed away on 9th Apr 1988 Queens, New York, United States aged 56. He is most remembered for Rainy Night in Georgia. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Details
| First Name |
Brook
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| Last Name |
Benton
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| Full Name at Birth |
Benjamin Franklin Peay
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| Age |
56 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
19th September, 1931
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| Birthplace |
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
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| Died |
9th April, 1988
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| Place of Death |
Queens, New York, United States
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| Cause of Death |
Pneumonia
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| Buried |
Unity Family Life Center Cemetery, Lugoff, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, actor
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Rainy Night in Georgia
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, R&B, Soul, rhythm and blues
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1958–88, 1948–88
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| Music Style |
Early R&B, Pop/Rock, Early Pop/Rock
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Earthy, Poignant, Sentimental, Romantic, Sensual, Joyous, Amiable/Good-Natured, Sweet, Passionate
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Mercury, Cotillion, RCA, Okeh
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Brook Benton (born Benjamin Franklin Peay; September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with hits such as "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote.
