Alexander O'Neal

Alexander O'Neal
Born: Nov 14, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN
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Genre: R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B
Styles: Urban, Contemporary R&B
Biography: This Minneapolis soul man cut his teeth in the Time but was bounced (for looking "too black") before they signed with Warner Brothers. His tough, ballsy voice has the same grain and range as Otis Redding's. Like that master, Alexander O'Neal is comfortable with pumping dancefloor burners and slinky couch-cuddlers. ...Read full biography
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Released: 1986
Label: EMI
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Alexander O'Neal almost achieved the breakout he needed for crossover success with his second album. It cracked the Top 30 on the pop album chart, earned a gold record, and included O'Neal's two strongest ...Read full review
Alexander O'Neal
Released: 1985
Label: Tabu
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Alexander O'Neal wasn't as huge as Luther Vandross or Freddie Jackson; nonetheless, he was among the most exciting male R&B vocalists of the mid- to late '80s. Creatively and commercially, the soul man ...Read full review
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