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Percy Sledge is an American R&B and soul singer best known for his hit single "When a Man Loves a Woman". He began his career in the mid-1960s and had a string of hits throughout the decade. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Sledge was born in Leighton, Alabama, and grew up singing gospel music in church. He began his career as a hospital orderly in the early 1960s and was discovered by record producer Quin Ivy while performing at a nightclub in Sheffield, Alabama. His first single, "When a Man Loves a Woman", was released in 1966 and became an international hit, reaching number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. Sledge went on to have a successful career, releasing several more hit singles, including "Warm and Tender Love" and "Take Time to Know Her". He also released several albums, including the gold-certified When a Man Loves a Woman. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Sledge has continued to perform and record throughout his career, and in 2014 he released his first album in over a decade, The Gospel of Percy Sledge. He has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Popular As Percy Tyrone Sledge
Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 25 November 1940
Birthday 25 November
Birthplace Leighton, Alabama, USA
Date of death 14 April, 2015
Died Place Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Nationality United States

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Percy Sledge Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Percy Sledge's Wife?

His wife is Rosa Singleton (1980 - 14 April 2015) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife Rosa Singleton (1980 - 14 April 2015) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Percy Sledge Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Percy Sledge worth at the age of 75 years old? Percy Sledge’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Percy Sledge's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2007

Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

2004

Inducted into the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

1968

Singer/songwriter Robin Gibb wrote the lyrics to the song, "I've Gotta Get a Message to You", with Sledge in mind, however, Robin and his brothers, The Bee Gees, recorded the song and rode it all the way to #1 on the U.S. and U.K. charts in 1968.