Percy Sledge
Acting•Born November 25, 1940•Died April 14, 2015 (age 74)•Leighton, Alabama, USA
Biography
Percy Tyrone Sledge 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.
Known For
Saturday Night Live
1975•TV Series•
6.9
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011•Movie•
8.1
Classic Soul at the BBC
2007•Movie•
6.0
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
2004•Movie•
9.8
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001•Movie•
10.0
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
2009•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayNovember 25, 1940
Day of DeathApril 14, 2015
Place of BirthLeighton, Alabama, USA
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