Mack Rice

Mack Rice
Birth nameBonny Rice
Also known asSir Mack Rice
Born(1933-11-10)November 10, 1933
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 2016(2016-06-27) (aged 82)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter

Bonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016),[1] sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American songwriter and singer.[2] His best-known composition and biggest hit as a solo performer was "Mustang Sally". He also wrote "Respect Yourself" with Luther Ingram.

  1. ^ Whitall, Susan (June 30, 2016). "Sir Mack Rice, writer of hit song 'Mustang Sally,' dies". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Warner, Jay (April 1, 2006). American singing groups: a history from 1940 to today. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 179–. ISBN 978-0-634-09978-6. Retrieved August 2, 2011.