1939 - 1980
O.V. Wright American Singer
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Details
| First Name |
O.V.
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| Last Name |
Wright
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| Birthday |
9th October, 1939
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| Birthplace |
Leno, Tennessee, United States
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| Died |
18th November, 1980
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| Place of Death |
Mobile, Alabama, United States
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, instrumentalist, sideman
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B soul, funk, deep soul, soul blues, R&B, soul
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1964–1980 {hia death} (Solo), 1964–1980
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| Music Style |
Soul, Southern Soul, Memphis Soul, Deep Soul
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| Music Mood |
Earthy, Passionate, Exuberant, Sensual, Bittersweet, Romantic, Warm, Joyous, Playful, Yearning
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, guitar, drums, piano/keyboards
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| Record Label |
Back Beat Recotds, Hi Records, Back Beat Records, Hi
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| Associated Acts |
Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Al Green, Bobby Womack, James Carr, Rolling Stones
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| Official Websites |
http://www.ovwright.org/, http://www.ovwright.org
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Overton Vertis Wright (October 9, 1939 – November 16, 1980) was an American singer who is generally regarded as a blues artist by African-American fans in the Deep South; he is also regarded as one of Southern soul's most authoritative and individual artists. His best known songs include "That's How Strong My Love Is" (1964), "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (1965), "Nucleus of Soul" (1968), "A Nickel and a Nail" (1971), "I Can't Take It" (1971) and "Ace of Spades" (1971).
