Musician Dictionary

Roy Hamilton

American musician (1929-1969) · 1950’s and 1960’s pop, R & B, soul singer

DescriptionAmerican musician (1929-1969)
Source: Wikidata
Born1929-04-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLeesburg Leesburg
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1969-07-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNew Rochelle New Rochelle
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationscreenwriter singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typebaritone
Source: Wikidata
Genrespop music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsEpic Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Searchlight Singers
Source: MusicBrainz

Also known as

Golden Boy of Song Hamilton Mr. Rock and Soul R. Hamilton Ray Hamilton The Gentle Giant

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Identifiers

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