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Major Lance

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American singer (1939-1994)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1939 to 1994 · aged 55
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Major Lance was an American R&B singer. After a number of US hits in the 1960s, including "The Monkey Time" and "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um", he became an iconic figure in Britain in the 1970s among followers of Northern Soul.

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Cover art for the short CD collection titled The Very Best of Major LanceCover art for the short CD collection titled The Very Best of Major Lance

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Major Lance was an American R&B singer. After a number of US hits in the 1960s, including "The Monkey Time" and "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um", he became an iconic figure in Britain in the 1970s among followers of Northern Soul. Although he stopped making records in 1982, Major Lance continued to perform at concerts and on tours until his death in 1994. His daughter, Keisha Lance Bottoms, was the 60th mayor of Atlanta.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 1994 · aged 55
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10 languages

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