Person

Roy Hamilton

Roy Hamilton (April 16, 1929 – July 20, 1969) was an American singer. By combining semi-classical technique with traditional black gospel feeling, he brought soul to Great American Songbook singing.

Hamilton's greatest commercial success came from 1954 through 1961, when he was Epic Records' most prolific artist. His two most influential recordings, "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Unchained Melody…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
April 16th, 1929
Died
July 20th, 1969
Labels
Epic
Fontana
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Last updated: May 19th, 2023