| First Name |
Peabo
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| Last Name |
Bryson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Robert Peapo Bryson
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| Alternative Name |
Peabo Bryson, Peapo, Peabo, Robert Peapo Bryson, Robert Peabo Bryson, King of Balladeers
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| Birthday |
13th April, 1951
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| Birthplace |
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
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| Died |
2nd June, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Marietta, Georgia, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Stroke
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| Buried |
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, South Fulton, Georgia, USA
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Weight |
165lbs (75 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
his rich, soulful voice and romantic R&B ballads. He is best known for performing iconic Disney duets—"Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle—and his classic hits like "If Ever You're In My Arms Again"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Smooth Jazz
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1976–present, 1965–present, 1965–present, 1965–2026
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| Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Adult Contemporary R&B
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| Music Mood |
Sensual, Sentimental, Romantic, Sophisticated, Intimate, Gentle, Soothing, Earnest, Elegant, Laid-Back/Mellow, Wistful, Reflective
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, keyboards, guitar
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| Record Label |
Bullet / Bang (1975-1976), Capitol (1977-1983, 1989), Elektra (1984-1988), Columbia (1990-1995), Private Music (1996-2000), Peak / Concord (2007-present), Bullet / Bang (1975–1976), Capitol (1977–1983, 1989), Elektra (1984–1988), Columbia (1990–1995), Private Music (1996–2000), Peak / Concord (2007–present), Bullet / Bang, Capitol, Elektra, Columbia, Private Music, Peak, Perspective, Walt Disney
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Richard De La Font Agency, Celebrity Talent International, InDemand Talent, Celebrity Talent Agency
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/122/000115774/, peabobryson.net/, http://peabobryson.net
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Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson (PEE-boh; April 13, 1951 – June 2, 2026) was an American singer and songwriter. After collaborating with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut album Peabo (1976), he signed to Capitol Records and released the 1978 albums Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds, which were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He later released the collaborative projects We're the Best of Friends (1979) with Natalie Cole and Born to Love (1983) with Roberta Flack, the latter of which included the hit single "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love".
