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O.V. Wright
O.V. Wright
Born: Oct 9, 1939 in Leno, TN
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Died: Nov 16, 1980
Genre: R&B
Styles: Soul, Southern Soul, Memphis Soul, Deep Soul
Biography: A truly incendiary deep soul performer. O. V. Wright's melismatic vocals and Willie Mitchell's vaunted Hi Rhythm Section combined to make classic Memphis soul during the early '70s. Overton Vertis Wright learned his trade on the gospel circuit with the Sunset Travelers before going secular in 1964 with ...Read full biography
Memphis Unlimited
Memphis Unlimited
Released: 1973
Label: Back Beat
Critics' Rating:
Hard-driving soul produced by Willie Mitchell. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide ...Read full review
A Nickel & a Nail & Ace of Spades
A Nickel & a Nail & Ace of Spades
Released: 1971
Label: Back Beat
Critics' Rating:
Since no domestic CDs yet exist of this gospel-drenched soul great, seek out this classic Memphis-soul album, which drips passion. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide ...Read full review
More O.V. Wright albums: Main Albums (14), Compilations (11)
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