Percy Sledge
Known for ActingBorn 1940-11-25 — died 2015-04-14Leighton, Alabama, USA
Percy Tyrone Sledge was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, Gold-certified disc from the RIAA.
Known for
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011 · as Self
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
2004 · as Self (archive footage)
Classic Soul at the BBC
2007 · as Self (archive footage)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
2009 · as Himself
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001 · as Self