Bobby Womack, Songwriter and Musician, Dies at 70
Bobby Womack, who spanned the American soul music era, touring as a gospel singer in the 1950s, playing guitar in Sam Cookes backup band in the early 60s, writing hit songs recorded by Wilson Pickett and the Rolling Stones and composing music that broke onto the pop charts, has died, a spokeswoman for his record label said on Friday night.
Excellent article at link ^ detailing his long career.
R.I.P.
Bobby Womack, who spanned the American soul music era, touring as a gospel singer in the 1950s, playing guitar in Sam Cookes backup band in the early 60s, writing hit songs recorded by Wilson Pickett and the Rolling Stones and composing music that broke onto the pop charts, has died, a spokeswoman for his record label said on Friday night.
Excellent article at link ^ detailing his long career.
R.I.P.
