Dobie Gray
American singer and songwriter (1940–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres, including soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included "The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Drift Away". "Drift Away" was one of the biggest hits of 1973, has sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.[1]
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Birth name | Lawrence Darrow Brown |
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Born | (1940-07-26)July 26, 1940 Simonton, Texas, U.S. |
Died | December 6, 2011(2011-12-06) (aged 71) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Soul, R&B, pop, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
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Years active | 1960–2011 |
Labels | Decca, White Whale Infinity |
Website | www |
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