Brook Benton
Pop Singer

Brook Benton Net Worth

Brook Benton was an influential singer and songwriter born on September 19, 1931 in Lugoff, SC. He rose to fame in the 1950s and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. His music was a blend of jazz, blues, and gospel, and he was known for his smooth, soulful voice. He had a successful career that spanned decades and he is remembered as one of the most influential singers of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 19, 1931
Birth Place Lugoff, SC
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 9, 1998 (age 66)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)

About

Singer and Songwriter who rose to fame in the 1950s and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Before Fame

He sang with the gospel groups The Jerusalem Stars and The Golden Gate Quartet.

Trivia

In 1970, he staged a comeback by releasing the hit song "Rainy Night in Georgia."

Family Life

His father, Willy Peay, was a choir master at a Methodist church in Camden and taught him how to write songs.

Associated With

He has written songs for legendary Singers such as Nat King Cole.

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