Brook Benton: Biography, Facts and Career
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Benjamin Franklin Peay (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988), known professionally as Brook Benton, was an American singer and songwriter whose music spanned rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music genres in the 1950s and 1960s, with hits such as "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Endlessly". His last hit was the 1970 ballad "Rainy Night in Georgia". Benton scored more than 50 Billboard chart hits as a singer/songwriter and with compositions he wrote for other performers.
Quick facts about Brook Benton
- Full name: Brook Benton
- Born: 1931-09-19
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q371493
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Who is Brook Benton?
Benjamin Franklin Peay (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988), known professionally as Brook Benton, was an American singer and songwriter whose music spanned rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music genres in the 1950s and 1960s, with hits such as "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Endlessly". His last hit was the 1970 ballad "Rainy Night in Georgia".
What nationality is Brook Benton?
Brook Benton is United States.
When was Brook Benton born?
Brook Benton was born on 1931-09-19.
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