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Young Jessie | |
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| Birth name | Obediah Donnell Jessie |
| Also known as | Obie Jessie |
| Born | December 28, 1936 Lincoln Manor, Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Died | April 27, 2020 (aged 83) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1953–2020 |
| Labels | Modern, Atco, Capitol, Mercury, Jazz Family |
| Formerly of | The Flairs The Coasters |
Obediah Donnell "Obie" Jessie (December 28, 1936 – April 27, 2020)[1] was an American R&B, rock and roll and jazz singer and songwriter. He recorded as Young Jessie in the 1950s and 1960s, and was known for his solo career, work with The Flairs and a brief stint in The Coasters. He later performed and recorded jazz as Obie Jessie.