Artist artifact

Soul

Percy Sledge

Soul singer, 'When a Man Loves a Woman', emotional vocalist

Biography

Soul singer, 'When a Man Loves a Woman', emotional vocalist

Influence

Defined deep soul music, influenced countless vocalists

Historical context

Soul singer, 'When a Man Loves a Woman', emotional vocalist Defined deep soul music, influenced countless vocalists Worked as a hospital orderly before becoming a professional singer

Associated instruments

  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano

Specimen note

Worked as a hospital orderly before becoming a professional singer