Percy Sledge
Born: 1940-11-25
Birthplace: Leighton, Alabama, USA
Biography
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
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Classic Soul at the BBC
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Film Tribute Vol.3
Top Movie Credits
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Self (archive footage)
Classic Soul at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
Film Tribute Vol.3
Cuando Un Hombre Ama A Una Mujer