Lynden David Hall

Lynden David Hall
Background information
Born(1974-05-07)7 May 1974
Wandsworth, South London, England
Died14 February 2006(2006-02-14) (aged 31)
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer
Years active1997–2006

Lynden David Hall (7 May 1974 – 14 February 2006)[1] was an English singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer who emerged during the late 1990s as part of the neo soul movement.[2] In 1999, he was the first UK performer ever voted "Best Male Artist" by the readers of Britain's Blues & Soul magazine. His debut album, Medicine 4 My Pain, as well as the singles "Do I Qualify" and "Sexy Cinderella", had an instant appeal to soul fans in the UK and elsewhere, but it was not until his work got remixed that he got his major breakthrough.[3] In October 2003, Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; he died on 14 February 2006, aged 31.[4][5]

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 241. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ Perrone, Pierre (19 February 2006). "Lynden David Hall". The Independent. Archived from the original on 19 February 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  3. ^ Sullivan, Caroline, "Lynden David Hall -Gifted young singer who defined a British alternative to American R&B" (obituary), The Guardian, 17 March 2006.
  4. ^ "Soul star dies after cancer fight". BBC News. 15 February 2006. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  5. ^ Zendle, Miriam (15 February 2006). "Lynden David Hall dies of cancer at 31". Digital Spy. Retrieved 13 February 2021.