Dobie Gray R I P....
yet more sad news - passed away Tuesday at the age of 71
Just heard this morning that Dobie Gray passed last night in Nashville Tennessee...
he was 71 years old....
dont know anymore details than that...
R I P...
Del..x
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extensive discography can be read via
http://www.soulfulki...c.net/dgray.htm
clip of the biography from http://www.dobiegray.com
Born into a family of sharecroppers in Simonton, Texas, and greatly influenced by his Grandfather, a Baptist Minister, Dobie's life revolved around family, the church and music. Thus, Gospel, Country, Tex-Mex and R& B have all found a comfortable home in his repertoire.
Moving from Texas to California in the early 60's, Dobie met Sonny Bono, then A&R manager for Specialty Records. That encounter led to his first notable single, "Look At Me." (later recorded by The Righteous Brothers). Although "Look At Me" remained on the charts a healthy five weeks, Dobie's real breakthrough came in 1965 with the release of "The 'In' Crowd."
In Hollywood he enrolled in acting classes, and appeared in Theatre-group Productions, including "A Raisin In The Sun," "The Amen Corner," "Look Homeward Angel" and "Rhinoceros." His dramatic gifts eventually landed him a role in the L.A. production of the Mega - Hit, Musical "Hair," in which he remained for two and a half years.
Dobie's voice was also being heard on a number of motion picture soundtracks: Uptown Saturday Night, Casey's Shadow, The Commitment and Dick Clark's teen musical extravaganza, "Out Of Sight, among them....
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