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| Danny Pearson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Daniel Pearson |
| Born | (1953-01-06)January 6, 1953 Stonewall, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 2018(2018-08-17) (aged 65) Stonewall, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, Neo-soul, R&B, Disco |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards, vocals, guitar, |
| Years active | 1978–2018 |
| Labels | Unlimited Gold Records |
| Website | www |
Danny Pearson (January 6, 1953 – August 17, 2018) was an American composer and singer-songwriter. His sole release was the 1978 album Barry White Presents Mr. Danny Pearson, which was produced by Barry White. The lead single from the album, "What's Your Sign Girl?", peaked at #16 on the U.S. R&B charts and at #106 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hits. At the time of his death, he was in the process of recording a new album.
Pearson was born in Stonewall, Mississippi, and in 1955 his family moved to Racine, Wisconsin where he spent his childhood. He died in 2018 in Stonewall after a three-year battle with liver cancer, at the age of 65.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | US R&B |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Barry White Presents Mr. Danny Pearson | 72 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B |
US Pop | ||
| 1978 | "What's Your Sign Girl" | 16 | 106 |
| "Is It Really True Girl" | — | — | |
| "Honey Please, Can't You See" | — | — | |
References
- ^ "Native R&B singer Danny Pearson dies after bout with liver cancer". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ Hogan, Ed. "Danny Pearson Biography". AllMusic.
- "Danny Pearson - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard.
- "Danny Pearson - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.
External links
- Danny Pearson discography at Discogs
- Official Facebook page
- His last interview