Lloyd Price was an influential American R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, remembered as one of the key figures in the transition of R&B into the rock and roll era. Born on March 9, 1933 in Kenner, Louisiana, Price broke onto the scene with his first hit “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” in 1952, recorded with Fats Domino on piano, which topped the R&B charts for seven weeks. His career was temporarily interrupted when he was drafted during the Korean War, but upon his return, he quickly reclaimed his status as a music industry trailblazer.

Price's repertoire of hits is characterized by his unmistakable voice and vibrant personality, earning him the nickname “Mr. Personality.” His most famous record, "Stagger Lee," was a chart-topping success in 1958, subsequently becoming a rock and roll standard. Other hits like “Personality,” which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and “I'm Gonna Get Married,” kept Price at the forefront of the music scene. Despite the emergence of new musical acts, Price remained active and respected throughout the years, evident in releases like "The Music You Need" and collections such as "Lloyd Price, Vol. 2: Heavy Dreams" and "At His Best." His live performance of "Personality" on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1959 encapsulated the charm that made him a lasting favorite. Lloyd Price passed away on May 3, 2021, but his music and impact on the industry continue to be celebrated by fans and historians alike.

Genres

Doo-wop

Louisiana Blues

Memphis Blues

New Orleans Blues

Rhythm And Blues

Rock-and-roll

Rockabilly

Related Artists

Sam Cooke

Ray Charles

Chuck Berry

Little Richard

Fats Domino

Jerry Lee Lewis

Bo Diddley

James Brown

Elvis Presley

B.B. King

Otis Redding

Etta James

Latest Release

Stagger Lee

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The Brains

Single - Released January 11, 2023