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Wednesday, 15 April 2015

LEGENDARY R&B SINGER, PERCY SLEDGE HAS PASSED AWAY



R&B soul singer Percy Sledge died yesterday at 73 after a prolonged struggle with cancer. His death which was reported by Us magazine was said to have occurred at his Louisiana home, Baton Rogue.

Percy Sledge who released his last album in 2013 tagged " the Gospel of Percy Sledge " was best known for his 1966 hit song, " When a Man loves a Woman"

The famous singer who in his life time earned the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Career Achievement has also worked as a nurse in the 1960s. He is also famous for his other singles, "It tears me up" and "take time to know her".


RIP Percy Sledge

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