What is Percy Sledge's middle name?
Tyrone
What is Percy Sledge's full name?
Percy Tyrone Sledge
Percy Sledge date of birth:
November 25, 1941
How old was Percy Sledge when died?
73
Where was Percy Sledge born?
Leighton, Alabama
When did Percy Sledge die?
April 14, 2015
Where did Percy Sledge die?
At home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Why did Percy Sledge die?
Liver cancer
Is Percy Sledge gay or straight?
Straight
What is Percy Sledge nationality?
American
What is Percy Sledge's occupation?
Singer
Percy Sledge claim to fame:
"When a man loves a woman" was #1 on the charts in 1966
What genre is Percy Sledge's work?
R&b;, Soul, Traditional Pop, R&B, soul, traditional pop
What instruments does Percy Sledge play?
Vocals
Percy Sledge family:
Wife Rosa Sledge (second marriage), 12 children
Short Biography
Percy Tyrone Sledge (November 25, 1940 – April 14, 2015) was an African American R&B, soul, gospel, and traditional pop 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.