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Young Jessie | |
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Birth name | Obediah Donnell Jessie |
Also known as | Obie Jessie |
Born | Lincoln Manor, Dallas, Texas, United States | December 28, 1936
Died | April 27, 2020 | (aged 83)
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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.