Young Jessie

Young Jessie
Birth nameObediah Donnell Jessie
Also known asObie Jessie
Born(1936-12-28)December 28, 1936
Lincoln Manor, Dallas, Texas, United States
DiedApril 27, 2020(2020-04-27) (aged 83)
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1953–2020
LabelsModern, Atco, Capitol, Mercury, Jazz Family
Formerly ofThe 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.

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