Paul Kelly (American musician)
American singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with the Australian musician or the Irish musician.
Paul Kelly (born June 19, 1940) is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known for the soul songs "Stealing in the Name of the Lord", which was a major hit in 1970, and "Hooked, Hogtied & Collared". He also wrote "Personally", which has been widely covered, and was a hit for soul singer Jackie Moore and singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff and country singer Ronnie McDowell. Other songs have been covered by gospel artists, including the Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Staple Singers.
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Birth name | Paul Laurence Dunbar Kelly |
Born | (1940-06-19) June 19, 1940 (age 84) Overtown, Miami, Florida, United States |
Died | Ruby, South Carolina |
Genres | Folk, R&B, soul |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1956–2012 |
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