December 6, 2011(2011-12-06) (aged 71) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Soul, R&B, pop, country
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
1960–2011
Labels
Decca, White Whale Infinity
Website
www.dobiegray.com
Musical artist
Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres, including soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included "The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Drift Away". "Drift Away" was one of the biggest hits of 1973, has sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.[1]
^Huey, Steve. "Dobie Gray Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
DobieGray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres...
was later given to soul singer DobieGray for whom it became a surprise international hit. In 1973, the song became Gray's biggest hit, peaking at number...
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (also known as simply Dobie Gillis or Max Shulman's Dobie Gillis in later seasons and in syndication) is an American sitcom...
Coolidge for their 1973 album Full Moon. The song was notably covered by DobieGray that same year, then by a number of artists including Elvis Presley and...
song was first recorded as "All I Want to Do Is Make Love to You" by DobieGray in 1979, though with different lyrics. The Heart version tells the story...
song "Drift Away", though the most popular version of it is recorded by DobieGray. John Henry Kurtz was born on October 24, 1945, in Havertown, Pennsylvania...
on various recordings with artists such as Elvis Presley, Joe Cocker, DobieGray, Joe Tex, Merrilee Rush, B.J. Thomas, John Prine, Dusty Springfield, Lynn...
singles "In a Little While" and "Drift Away" (featuring original singer DobieGray), the latter reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States...
included Toy Caldwell and George McCorkle from the Marshall Tucker Band, DobieGray, The Winters Brothers Band, The Henry Paul Band, Link Wray, and John Prine...
Out On The Floor is a single by DobieGray. Since its release in 1966, it has become significant as a popular northern soul song. It has been referred...
"Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" by Frank Wilson, "Out on the Floor" by DobieGray, "You Didn't Say a Word" by Yvonne Baker, "The Snake" by Al Wilson, "Long...
contributions from successful songwriters and producers including Jeff Barry, DobieGray, Bryan Adams, Rick Springfield, Will Jennings, and Holly Knight, the albums...
song on his album Black Moses. In 1977, a single by Bonnie Bramlett and DobieGray was released on Capricorn 2089 039. Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers...
popular song first performed by Mike Berry in 1972 and popularized by DobieGray the following year, and has since been covered by multiple artists. He...
Jimmy Buffett, Michael McDonald, Randy Owen, Donna Summer, Boz Scaggs, DobieGray, the Zac Brown Band, and other artists. Seven years in the making, the...
Will Jennings and Donald Clint Goodman. "L.A. Lady" was also recorded by DobieGray. In recognition of his successful career, Seals was inducted into the...
Warwick The Dixiebelles The Dixie Cups The Dixie Nightingales The D-Men DobieGray Don Covay Don Fardon Donovan Doodletown Pipers The Doors Doris Day Doris...
Zappa, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Eric Bibb, Tommy Sims, DobieGray, Wham!, Richie Havens, Sly and the Family Stone, and Funkadelic. He has...
Magic of Clorox 2". The song was written by Dan Williams and performed by DobieGray. The company was listed at Advertising Age's 2015 Marketer A-List. During...
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