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Today’s featured singer has sold over 40 million albums. He was jack-of-all trades… he sang, wrote songs, acted and did voice-overs for children’s cartoons.

During the earliest days of his career he sang in vocal groups which led to him befriending two other future legends, Sam Cooke and Curtis Mayfield

During performances he often added lengthy monologues covering social issues/injustices and personal issues. This allowed for an intimate experience between performer and audience.

Gaining more and more fame, he decided to put his good fortune to work for others. As a philanthropist he helped raise over $250 million dollars for the United Negro College Fund hosting yearly events.

He’s recorded for Capitol Records, MGM Records, Eric Records and Philadelphia International Records

NAME THIS SINGER

* Period: 1951 - 2005

* Band, Group, Solo: 2

* Vocals / Instruments: Vocals

* Producer, Author, Film, Theater, TV: 3

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* 49x albums | 1962 - 2003

* Awards | Grammy (3x)

* Hall of Fame | Hollywood Walk

Studio LPs are the only recordings factored in to the above count. Singles, EPs, Compilations, Greatest Hits, Soundtracks and Live albums are not included, unless otherwise noted.

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