R.I.P. Percy Sledge

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04/14/2015
KEXP

Legendary soul singer Percy Sledge has passed away this morning at the age of 73 in his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1966, his debut single "When a Man Loves a Woman" rocketed to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard R&B Charts. His passionate, soulful delivery continued to delight on following hits "Take Time to Know Her," "Warm and Tender Love," and "It Tears Me Up," to name a few. In 2005, Sledge was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Sledge is survived by his wife and children.

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