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The Mighty Hannibal
American singer-songwriter and record producer (1939–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Timothy Shaw (August 9, 1939 – January 30, 2014), known as The Mighty Hannibal, was an American R&B, soul, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.[2][3] Known for his showmanship, and outlandish costumes often incorporating a pink turban, several of his songs carried social or political themes.[3] His biggest hit was "Hymn No. 5", a commentary on the effects of the Vietnam War on servicemen, which was banned on radio.[2]
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The Mighty Hannibal | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | James Timothy Shaw[1] |
Also known as | Hannibal, King Hannibal |
Born | (1939-08-09)August 9, 1939 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | January 30, 2014(2014-01-30) (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, soul, funk[2] |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1954–2014 |
Labels | Various |
Formerly of | Johnny "Guitar" Watson |
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