Charles Bradley: Biography, Facts and Career
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Charles Edward Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017) was an American funk and soul singer. After years of obscurity and a part-time music career, Bradley came to prominence in the early 2000s. His performances and recording style were consistent with the revivalist approach of his main label Daptone Records, celebrating the feel of funk and soul from the 1960s and 1970s. One review said he "echoes the evocative delivery of Otis Redding". Called "The Screaming Eagle of Soul," Bradley was the subject of the documentary Soul of America which premiered at South by Southwest in 2012. He died of stomach cancer on September 23, 2017.
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- Full name: Charles Bradley
- Born: 1948-11-05
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1063796
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Charles Edward Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017) was an American funk and soul singer.
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Charles Bradley was born on 1948-11-05.
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