William Powell (singer)
William Powell (* 20th January 1942 in Canton (Ohio) ; † 26. May 1977 ibid; also known as Billy ) was an American Soul - singer .
In 1958 he was a member of the Triumphs, later renamed The O'Jays , and had a number of hits in the 1970s. In 1975 Powell developed cancer and left the band, which found a replacement in Sam Strain . In 1977 Powell succumbed to his illness.
Web links
- William Powell in the Internet Movie Database (English)
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| SURNAME | Powell, William |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Powell, Billy (nickname) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American soul singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 20, 1942 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Canton (Ohio) , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 26, 1977 |
| Place of death | Canton (Ohio) , USA |