O.V. Wright | |
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| Birth name | Overton Vertis Wright |
| Born | October 9, 1939 Lenow, Shelby County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1980 (aged 41) Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk, deep soul, soul blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, instrumentalist, sideman |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums, piano/keyboards |
| Years active | 1964–1980 |
| Labels | Back Beat Records, Hi |
| Website | Official website |
Overton Vertis Wright (October 9, 1939 – November 16, 1980)[1] was an American singer who is generally regarded as a blues artist by African-American fans in the Deep South; he is also regarded as one of Southern soul's most authoritative and individual artists.[2] His best known songs include "That's How Strong My Love Is" (1964), "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (1965), "Nucleus of Soul" (1968), "A Nickel and a Nail" (1971), "I Can't Take It" (1971) and "Ace of Spades" (1971).