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Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge

Born: 1940-11-25 • Leighton, Alabama, USA

Percy Tyrone Sledge was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, Gold-certified disc from the RIAA.

Filmography
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon poster
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011 • Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There poster
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
2009 • Himself
Classic Soul at the BBC poster
Classic Soul at the BBC
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years poster
Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
2004 • Self (archive footage)
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular poster
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001 • Self
Film Tribute Vol.3 poster
Film Tribute Vol.3
— • Cuando Un Hombre Ama A Una Mujer