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20th-century African-American singers
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Eddie Murphy
American, Actor
Overview: Edward Regan Murphy (born April 3, 1961) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer. He rose to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which he was a regular cast member ...Date of birth: 3 April 1961Age: 61Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 5' 9" (175 cm)Partner: Paige Butcher (Engaged)
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Overview: The Sylvers were a family musical group based in Watts, Los Angeles, California and were a popular act during the 1970s, recording the hit singles "Fool's Paradise", "Boogie Fever" and "Hot Line". 0
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The Staple Singers
American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group
Overview: The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul and R&B singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (April 11, 1934 – ... 0
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Sonny Turner
American singer
Overview: Sonny Turner (September 24, 1939 – January 13, 2022) was an American singer. Turner hailed from Fairmont, West Virginia, and was best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters.Date of birth: 24 September 1939Date of death: 13 January 2022Age: 82 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: MusicianGender: Male 0
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Butterbeans & Susie
American, Dancer
Overview: Butterbeans and Susie were an American comedy duo comprising Jodie Edwards (July 19, 1893 – October 28, 1967) and Susie Edwards (née Hawthorne; December 1894 – December 5, 1963). They married ... 0
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Calvin Simon
American musician
Overview: Calvin Eugene Simon (May 22, 1942 – January 6, 2022) was a member of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of ...Date of birth: 22 May 1942Date of death: 6 January 2022Age: 79 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Musician 0
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Overview: The Roberta Martin Singers were an American gospel group based in the United States. 0
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8.Overview: Benjamin Joe "Bennie" Houston (November 6, 1943 – July 11, 1993), known by his stage name of Boston Blackie, was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader.Date of birth: 6 November 1943Date of death: 11 July 1993Age: 49 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Singer 0
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Overview: The Wings Over Jordan Choir was an African-American a cappella spiritual choir founded and based in Cleveland, Ohio. The choir is also known for a weekly religious radio series, Wings Over Jordan, which ... 0
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