Arthur Prysock

For the fictional character, see Arthur Prysock (Jeeves character).
Arthur Prysock
Birth nameArthur Prysock Jr.
Born(1924-01-01)January 1, 1924
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
DiedJune 21, 1997(1997-06-21) (aged 73)
Hamilton, Bermuda
GenresJazz, R&B, easy listening, disco
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1944–1990
LabelsDecca, Old Town, Verve

Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924[1][2] or 1929[3][4] – June 21, 1997)[5] was an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone, influenced by Billy Eckstine.[6] According to his obituary in The New York Times, "his heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility."[7]

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues – A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 288. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. ^ Arthur Prysock, FindaGrave.com. Retrieved October 30, 2016
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1996). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–1995. Record Research. p. 360.
  4. ^ Franklin, Benjamin (October 5, 2008). Jazz & Blues Musicians of South Carolina: Interviews with Jabbo, Dizzy, Drink, and Others. University of South Carolina Press. p. 43. ISBN 9781570037436. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Google Books.
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  6. ^ AllMusic
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