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Donny Hathaway
Biography
Born
October 1, 1945 in Chicago, IL

Died
January 13, 1979

Years Active:
60s | 70s

 
Donny Hathaway was one of the brightest new voices in soul music at the dawn of the '70s, possessed of a smooth, gospel-inflected romantic croon that was also at home on fiery protest material. Hathaway achieved his greatest commercial success as Roberta Flack's duet partner of choice, but sadly he's equally remembered for the tragic circumstances of his death -- an apparent suicide at age 33. Hathaway was born October 1, 1945, in Chicago, but moved to St. Louis when he was very young, and began singing in church with his grandmother at the scant age of three. ...
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Influences
Curtis Mayfield Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions The Impressions The Beatles The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan James Brown Aretha Franklin Marvin Gaye Isaac Hayes Stevie Wonder

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