Dobie Gray
- January 10, 2024
- Soul Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Dobie Gray |
| Occupation | Soul Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 26, 1940(1940-07-26) |
| Age | 84 |
| Date Of Death | 2011-12-06 |
| Birthplace | Simonton |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Dobie Gray Biography
| Name | Dobie Gray |
| Birthday | Jul 26 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Simonton |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Jane P. Spencel, Jethro Clifton Brown |
| Siblings | Gene Page |
Dobie Gray is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on July 26, 1940 in Simonton, Texas, United States. American soul artist who gained a lot of attention during the 1970s and 1960s, and the hit song “Drift Away” sold over one million copies.
The song “The In Crowd” was recorded by the performer His song “The In Crowd” was covered by singer Petula Clark..
His father was a Baptist minister who led him to gospel music.
Dobie Gray Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soul Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dobie Gray is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dobie Gray 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He relocated from Los Angeles in the early 1960s to pursue acting but he also sang to earn money.
It was his first artist to perform in front of crowds that were integrated in Apartheid in South Africa.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Dobie Gray Dating?
According to our records, Dobie Gray is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Dobie Gray’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Dobie Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dobie Gray celebrates birthday on July 26 of every year.
Who did Drift Away originally?
“Drift Away” is a song by Mentor Williams written in 1970 and originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion.
Did Dobie Gray pass away?
December 6, 2011
Was Dobie Gray married?
Gray, who never married , was 71, and that his survivors included a sister and a brother. No immediate family member could be reached.
What was Dobie Gray's big hit?
Dobie Gray, a smooth balladeer and soul singer who scored his biggest hit in the early 1970s with “ Drift Away ,” has died. He was 71.
Did the Doobie Brothers ever cover Drift Away?
That’s the mistake that got me thinking about the song “Drift Away.” That’s the song Maron was remembering, but it’s one which the Doobie Brothers never recorded.