Brook Benton was an influential singer and songwriter born on September 19, 1931 in Lugoff, SC. He rose to fame in the 1950s and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. His music was a blend of jazz, blues, and gospel, and he was known for his smooth, soulful voice. He had a successful career that spanned decades and he is remembered as one of the most influential singers of the 20th century.
Brook Benton is a member of Pop Singer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)
About
Singer and Songwriter who rose to fame in the 1950s and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Before Fame
He sang with the gospel groups The Jerusalem Stars and The Golden Gate Quartet.
Trivia
In 1970, he staged a comeback by releasing the hit song "Rainy Night in Georgia."
Family Life
His father, Willy Peay, was a choir master at a Methodist church in Camden and taught him how to write songs.
Associated With
He has written songs for legendary Singers such as Nat King Cole.