Peabo Bryson: Biography

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Born:

Apr 13, 1951 in Greenville, SC

Genres:

R&B and Soul Music, Contemporary R&B Music, Rock Music, Adult Contemporary Rock Music

Decades Active:

1970's|1980's|1990's

Artistic Quality

Medium

Cultural Impact

Medium

Popularity

Medium

Ratings Guide

Vocalist Peabo Bryson was among the premier silkyvoiced soul artists who emerged as the softer, more sophisticated urban contemporary sound became dominant in the '70s and '80s. Bryson, who was born in Greenville, SC, sang with Al Freeman the Upsetters in 1965, and was in the group Moses Dillard the TexTown Display from 1968 to 1973. He was a producer and composer for Atlanta's Bang Records in the early '70s, and sang in Michael Zager's Moon Band. His selftitled, debut LP and several singles were recorded for Bang's subsidiary company Bullet, among them "Do It With Feeling," "Underground Music," "It's Just a Matter of Time," "Just Another Day," and "I Can Make It Better." All were moderate RB hits. Bryson moved to Capitol in 1978, where his first album, Reaching for the Sky, went gold, and the title track was a number six RB hit. He remained in the Moon Band until 1979, departing after "I'm So Into You" spent two weeks as the nation's numbertwo RB hit in 1978.

Bryson continued a prolific career as both lead act and duet participant. He made hit duets with Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester, and Regina Belle. Bryson recorded for Capitol until 1984, when he switched to Elektra, and enjoyed more success with "If Ever You're in My Arms Again." He moved to Columbia in 1991, issuing Can You Stop the Rain; subsequent efforts include 1994's Through the Fire and 1999's Unconditional Love. He also enjoyed more acclaim making duets with Belle.

- Ron Wynn, All Music Guide