Hank Ballard

Hank Ballard
Born: Nov 18, 1927 in Detroit, MI
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Died: Mar 2, 2003 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: R&B
Styles: Doo Wop, Early R&B
Biography: In the world of early rhythm & blues and doo wop, Hank Ballard was the very definition of earthiness. Though influenced by high-energy gospel vocal groups, Ballard's music with the Midnighters couldn't have been more diametrically opposed in terms of subject matter: his lyrics were filled with raunchy ...Read full biography
You Can't Keep a Good Man Down
Released: 1969
Label: Passion
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Produced by James Brown in an attempt to resuscitate Hank Ballard's waning commercial fortunes, You Can't Keep a Good Man Down remains a minor soul classic -- Brown's admiration for Ballard galvanizes ...Read full review
Singin' & Swingin'
Released: 1959
Label: King
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Vintage red-hot R&B, shouting vocals, and frenzied instrumentals. Hank Ballard led one of the finest R&B orchestras on the '50s circuit, and his King albums are masterpieces. His singing was usually steamy, ...Read full review
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