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Percy Sledge

Nov 25, 1940 - Apr 14, 2015 (74 years old) in Leighton, Alabama, USA

Percy Tyrone Sledge was an American R&B, soul and gospel 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.

Known For

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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Self
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
Himself
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Classic Soul at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
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Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Self (archive footage)
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Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
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