(1939-08-03)August 3, 1939 Newington, Georgia, U.S.
Died
September 16, 2020(2020-09-16) (aged 81) Allendale County, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)
Singer writer, composer, producer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Website
roycmusic.com
Musical artist
Roy Charles Hammond (August 3, 1939 – September 16, 2020), better known as Roy C or Roy "C", was an American southern soul singer, songwriter and record executive, best known for his 1965 hit, "Shotgun Wedding". Another song, "Impeach the President", which he recorded and produced with a high school group, the Honey Drippers, has had one of the most sampled drum tracks in hip hop music.[1]
^Washington, Rico (June 12, 2013). "PROTEST SONG: Roy C's legacy goes beyond a single song". Wax Poetics. Archived from the original on July 5, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
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