Percy Sledge, American singer. Named to, Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, 2004, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2005, Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, 2007, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 2010, Delta Music Museum; recipient Pioneer award, Rhythm and Blues Foundation, 1989.
Background
Sledge, Percy was born on November 25, 1941 in Leighton, Alabama, United States.
Named to, Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, 2004, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2005, Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, 2007, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 2010, Delta Music Museum. Recipient Pioneer award, Rhythm and Blues Foundation, 1989.
Named to, Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, 2004, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2005, Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, 2007, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 2010, Delta Music Museum. Recipient Pioneer award, Rhythm and Blues Foundation, 1989.