Lloyd Price

American singer (1933–2021)

Lloyd Price (March 9, 1933 – May 3, 2021) was an American R&B vocalist. He was known as "Mr. Personality,"[2] because of his 1959 million-selling hit, "Personality." He was honored into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Lloyd Price
Price smiling
Price in 1999
Background information
Born(1933-03-09)March 9, 1933
Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 2021(2021-05-03) (aged 88)
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, bandleader, entrepreneur, record executive
Years active1952–2019
Labels
WebsiteLloydPriceMusic.com (archived 2017)
Publicity photo of Lloyd Price

Price lived in Westchester County, New York. He died on May 3, 2021 in New Rochelle, New York from problems caused by diabetes, aged 88.[3]

References change

  1. Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  2. Kobrin, Mike (October 19, 2010). "Lloyd Price Visits Billy Delle on Records from the Crypt". WWOZ.org. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. Chris Rizik, "Hall of Fame "Personality," "Stagger Lee" singer Lloyd Price dies at 88," ''SoulTracks.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021