Donny Hathaway
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 44 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 1,1945 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Chicago |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | January 13,1979 |
| Died | JW Marriott Essex House |
| Spouse | Eulaulah Hathaway |
| Children | Lalah Hathaway |
| Kenya Hathaway | |
| Donnita Hathaway | |
| Job | Singer |
| Composer | |
| Music Producer | |
| Conductor | |
| Songwriter | |
| Keyboard Player | |
| Music Arranger | |
| Education | Hyde Park Academy High School |
| Howard University | |
| Vashon High School | |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals |
| Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Parents | Drusella Huntley |
| Songs | SongsA Song for YouDonny Hathaway · 1971 Back Together AgainRoberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway I Love You More Than You'll Ever KnowExtension of a Man · 1973 View 25+ more |
| List | A Song for YouDonny Hathaway · 1971 |
| Albums | Live |
| Skos genre | R&B/Soul |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 426479 |
Donny Hathaway Life story
Donny Edward Hathaway was an American soul singer, keyboardist, songwriter, backing vocalist, and arranger who Rolling Stone described as a "soul legend". His most popular songs include "The Ghetto", "This Christmas", "Someday We'll All Be Free", and "Little Ghetto Boy".
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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67
... White began drumming at nine years old, and featured on his first gold record, Donny Hathaway s Live, at just 16...
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67
By Elsa MaishmanBBC News
Fred White, former drummer of The Band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died aged 67.
A child drumming prodigy, Chicago-born Mr White was one of the early members to join The Group founded by his other brother Maurice.
Bassist Verdine White said his " amazing and talented" brother was now " drumming with the angels".
Among the tributes to White, singer Lenny Kravitz called him a " true king" and said he was " blessed" to have been influenced by him.
White began drumming at nine years old, and featured on his first gold record, Donny Hathaway 's Live, at just 16.
In 1974, he joined Earth Wind & Fire, The Band founded by brother Maurice and known for hit songs including September and Boogie Wonderland.
A year later, The Group shot to fame with its triple platinum album That's The Way of The World .
It became one of the best-selling bands of all time, with over 90 million records sold worldwide.
Over The Years The Group won six Grammys and four American Music Awards, as well as entering The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and gaining a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The death was announced on Instagram by Verdine White , who did not give a cause.
" Our Family is saddened today with The Loss of an amazing and talented family member, our beloved brother Frederick Eugene " Freddie" White, " he wrote.
As well as his drumming success, White was a wonderful brother who was " always entertaining and delightfully mischievous" he added.
" We could always count on him to make a seemingly bad situation more light hearted! He will live in our hearts forever, rest in power beloved Freddie! "
In response, Kravitz wrote: " Sending My Love and deepest condolences to you and The Family .
" I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. A true king. Rest in power. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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