Percy Mayfield | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 12, 1920 Minden, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1984 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1947–1960s |
| Labels | Specialty, Chess, Imperial, Tangerine |
| Formerly of | Ray Charles |
Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984)[1] was an American rhythm and blues singer with a smooth vocal style. He was also a songwriter, known for the songs "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack", the latter being a song first recorded by Ray Charles.
- ^ Talevski, Nick (April 7, 2010). Rock Obituaries: Knocking on Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 403. ISBN 978-0-85712-117-2.