Leroy Hutson

Leroy Hutson
Born (1945-06-04) June 4, 1945 (age 79)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresFunk, R&B, soul, Chicago soul, smooth soul, jazz
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician, arranger, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, keyboards, clavinet, saxophone
Years active1970s–1990s
LabelsCurtom
Warner Bros.
Elektra
Triumph, Kapp
Acid Jazz Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Leroy Hutson (born June 4, 1945) is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrumentalist, best known as former lead singer of R&B vocal group The Impressions.

His music concerns 1970s soul, as noted in the June 29, 2006 issue of Rolling Stone magazine. He is the father of producer JR Hutson.[1][2][3][full citation needed]

  1. ^ "Interview With JR Hutson". HitQuarters. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
  2. ^ Theakston, Rob. Biography at AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Degiorgio, Kirk. "LeRoy Hutson Special". Red Bull Academy Music Radio. Retrieved 27 January 2013.[permanent dead link]