Soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting defined the iconic sound of a legendary musician, whose tragic death at 26 cemented his legacy as a rock and roll pioneer.
83 Years Old
The "Queen of Soul" was a legendary vocalist, songwriter, and pianist who revolutionized music with her powerful, soulful voice and classic hits like "Respect" and "Think".
94 Years Old
Pioneering soul and R&B vocalist, known for smooth, velvety voice and iconic hits like "A Change Is Gonna Come" and "You Send Me".
95 Years Old
A legendary musician who pioneered soul music, blending gospel, blues, and jazz to create a unique sound, and is iconic for his smooth, soulful voice and hit songs like "What'd I Say" and "Georgia on My Mind".
Born in 1920
The "Godfather of Soul" was a legendary musician and performer who revolutionized funk and soul music with his unique sound and energetic stage presence. He is most known for his iconic hits like "I Got You" and "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag".
87 Years Old
A legendary blues singer known for her powerful, soulful voice and classic hits like "At Last" and "I'd Rather Go Blind".
84 Years Old
A soulful voice behind classic hits like "In the Midnight Hour" and "Land of 1000 Dances", this legendary singer-songwriter brought energetic and passionate performances to the forefront of 1960s soul and R&B music.
85 Years Old
A pioneer of soul music, known for his powerful, soulful voice and classic hits like "Cry to Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love".
92 Years Old
A pioneering R&B singer and lead vocalist of The Drifters, known for his smooth, soulful voice and hits like "Money Honey" and "A Lover's Question".