Famed R&B singer Percy Sledge died this morning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his agent Steve Green confirmed to ABC News. He was 73.

The Alabama native, most known for his classic 1966 hit "When a Man Loves a Woman," which reach No. 1 on the charts, died after a long battle with cancer, his agent of 35 years added.

Music Legend Percy Sledge Dies at 73 - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/percy-sledge-dies-73/story?id=30307601)

For those young enough to ask yourself "who", tell your boss, staff, spouse, etc. that you'll be unavailable for the next hour.
Then go to: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=percy+sledge

You're welcome.

I honestly thought he was older than 73,
RIP.

^^^^^
I did too. My folks had several of his 8-tracks in their collection, which I knew well as a youngster in the early 70s. RIP.

He was featured on the Muscle Shoals documentary I recently watched... a lot of great music was recorded at the Fame studio.

At least Michael Bolton is still with us to sing his version of Sledge's timeless classic. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better. . .

No offense Throckmorton, but listening to the original makes me want to punch Michael Bolton in the face.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lp7FtJXp7k

I think that's called sarcasm ;)

Let's hope. Mostly I'd just like to punch Michael Bolton in the face, and his post was just a reminder of that.

I love his music! I do! I'm a Michael Bolton fan. I celebrate the guy's entire catalog.

In my line of work, I'd had occasion to meet many in the field of counseling. If you desire, I can put together a list for you. :)

I love his music! I do! I'm a Michael Bolton fan. I celebrate the guy's entire catalog.

https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/officespacebolton.jpg

Whew! I was beginning to think I was the only one here who's seen Office Space.