Lou Rawls, the smooth-voiced singer and actor who traced a line from gospel to jazz and pop, died early this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 72 and died of cancer, according to his longtime manager and publicist, David Brokaw.
Where is Lou Rawls now?
Lou Rawls, the smooth-voiced singer and actor who traced a line from gospel to jazz and pop, died early this morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 72 and died of cancer, according to his longtime manager and publicist, David Brokaw.
What was Lou Rawls net worth when he died?
| Net Worth: $10 Million | Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.778 m) | Profession: Singer, Musician, Voice Actor, Actor, Film Score Composer | Nationality: United States of America |
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Who was Lou Rawls wife?
Grammy-winning R&B singer Lou Rawls and his wife
Nina
celebrated their first wedding anniversary with the birth of a son.
What kind of voice did Lou Rawls have?
Blessed with
a four-octave vocal range
, Rawls' smooth, classy elegance — sort of a cross between Sam Cooke and Nat King Cole — permeated nearly everything he sang, yet the fire of his early gospel days was never too far from the surface.
How old was Lou Rawls be today?
Renowned rhythm and blues vocalist Lou Rawls died of lung and brain cancer January 6 at a hospital in Los Angeles, California. He was
72 years old
.
Who is Lou Rawls daughter?
Rawls was also survived by another son, Lou Rawls Jr.; two daughters,
Louanna Rawls
of Los Angeles and Kendra Smith of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren.
What was Teddy Pendergrass net worth when he died?
| Net Worth: $12 Million | Date of Birth: Mar 26, 1950 – Jan 13, 2010 (59 years old) | Gender: Male | Height: 6 ft (1.85 m) | Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Composer |
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What was Barry White's net worth?
Barry White died in July 2003, at the age of 58; he left behind 2 ex- wives, a long-term partner and 9 children. Although his estate was estimated to be worth
$20 Million
Barry White had not updated his Will for many years.
How old was Barry White at death?
Barry White, whose deep voice and lushly orchestrated songs added up to soundtracks for seduction, died yesterday in Los Angeles. He was
58
. A statement released by his manager, Ned Shankman, said the cause was kidney failure caused by hypertension.
What did Frank Sinatra say about Lou Rawls?
After hearing a performance in Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra described Rawls as
having “the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game.”
Widely praised as a song stylist, the Chicago-born singer defied categorization: During his career, he sang gospel, blues, jazz, soul and pop.
How old is Stevie Wonder?
Stevie Wonder, original name Steveland Judkins or Steveland Morris, (
born May 13, 1950
, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.), American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century.
