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Gene McDaniels

American singer and songwriter (1935-2011) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76

Eugene Booker McDaniels was an American singer, producer and songwriter. He had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s, reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" and number five with "Tower of Strength", both hits in 1961.

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He had continued success as a songwriter with "Compared to What".

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2011 · aged 76

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