Percy Sledge had plenty of big records, but nothing compared to 1966's "When a Man Loves a Woman," his first single, first hit and lasting legacy. The song stands as the pinnacle of deep Southern soul ...

R&B legend Percy Sledge-- famous for his hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" -- died at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer. Percy took his signature song to #1 ...

Rhino Records has just released the complete Atlantic recordings of Percy Sledge. Fresh Air's rock historian Ed Ward listens back to the country soul singer's hits, some of which have never before ...

Singer Percy Sledge, who shot to fame after releasing his debut single, "When a Man Loves a Woman," in 1966, has died at the age of 73. Sledge lost his longtime battle with cancer, according to his ...

In 1966, Percy Sledge released “When A Man Loves A Woman”. The song, his first single, is the title track of Sledge’s freshman album. It was written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright, who played music ...

But what a hit it was for Sledge, who died Tuesday at his Baton Rouge home at the age of 74. It soared to No. 1 on both the pop and R&B charts in 1966, and he rode it to a music career that lasted ...

Percy Sledge, the legendary R&B crooner who brought us, “When A Man Loves A Woman” has died at 73. CNN is reporting that Sledge passed away on Tuesday morning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to ...

Percy Sledge on tour in 1974. Reproduced under Creative Commons License. R&B singer Percy Sledge passed away in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, Tuesday morning at the age of 74 after a battle with liver cancer ...

Percy Sledge was an American singer who had a net worth of $2 million at the time of his death. Percy Sledge performed in the soul, R&B, and gospel genres. His best-known song is "When a Man Loves a ...

Percy Sledge, the Alabama-born soul balladeer whose emotional, pleading style propelled “When a Man Loves a Woman” to the top of the pop and rhythm-and-blues and charts in 1966 and made the song one ...

Percy Sledge has passed away at age 73. The great singer of “When a Man Loves a Woman” was suffering from liver cancer for some time according to sources. “When a Man Loves a Woman” was the First gold ...

Iconic musician Percy Sledge died at age 74 on April 14. The Associated Press reports (via ABC News) that East Baton Rouge Parish coroner Dr. William "Beau" Clark says the singer died of natural ...