Shirley Murdock

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shirley Murdock
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	May 22, 1957(1957-05-22)
Age	67
Birthplace	Toledo
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Taurus

Shirley Murdock Biography

Shirley Murdock is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on May 22, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Popular for her 1986 self-titled U.S. Gold-signed album, and for the lead track “As We Lay,” this blues, rhythm and Gospel singer is also well-known due to her U.S. R&B Top 10 songs “Go On Without You,” “Husband,” and “In Your Eyes.”

Collaboration with music producer Her collaboration with musician Ben Tankard on a cover of Lionel Richie’s “Jesus Is Love” earned her a number one position on the U.S. Gospel music chart. on a cover version of The Lionel-Richie hit song “Jesus Is Love” earned her the number one spot at the top of the U.S. Gospel music charts.

Murdock started out singing gospel music in her native Toledo. Singer/musician Roger Troutman hired Murdock as a backing singer for his family’s band Zapp, which had several hits on Warner Bros. (and its Reprise Records imprint). Based on this success, Troutman began recording tracks with Murdock and lead singer Sugarfoot of the Ohio Players, among others, at his Dayton-based recording studio, Troutman Sound Labs. Murdock and Troutman’s first chart single was a Warner Bros. single issued as Roger (featuring Shirley Murdock), “Girl, Cut It Out”, which charted at number 79 R&B in early 1985.

Murdock signed with Elektra Records and released “No More”, Written by Shirley Murdock and Gregory Jackson (Cincinnati, Ohio funk keyboardist and member of Zapp), which made it to number 24 R&B in early 1986. Then came her signature hit, “As We Lay”, written by Zapp’s Larry Troutman and keyboardist Billy Beck (of the Ohio Players). The tender, melancholy ballad made it to the R&B Top Ten in 1986 and peaked at number 23 pop and number 21 on the adult contemporary chart in early 1987. Her debut album went gold, also helped along by the follow-up hits “Go on Without You” and “Be Free.” She also released albums in 1988 (A Woman’s Point of View) and 1991 (Let There Be Love). In early 2000, Murdock toured in the inspirational/gospel play Be Careful What You Pray For with Cuba Gooding, Sr. and David Peaston.

Her birthplace was in Toledo, Ohio. She was raised in Toledo, Ohio.

Shirley Murdock Net Worth

Shirley Murdock is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shirley Murdock 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before launching her solo career as an artist, she worked as an assistant artist with Roger Troutman and the band Zapp and was a part of the hit 1985 single “Girl, Cut It Out.”

In the beginning of 2000 she performed alongside David Peaston and Cuba Gooding Jr. in a touring stage production called Be Careful of What You Wish for.

Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957) is an American R&B singer-songwriter, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single “As We Lay” and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger’s hit single “Computer Love”. Her lead vocal special guest appearance with Smooth Jazz artist Ben Tankard, climbed to #1 Gospel and #20 on Billboard Top 200 on WOW Gospel 2006 and is certified Gold. Their collaboration of the Lionel Richie song “Jesus Is Love” is one of the most played songs on Sirius XM Radio gospel channel for eight years since its initial release.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shirley Murdock Dating?

According to our records, Shirley Murdock married to Dale DeGroat. As of December 1, 2023, Shirley Murdock’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Shirley Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shirley Murdock celebrates birthday on May 22 of every year.

Where is Shirley Murdock now?

WHAT SHE’S UP TO NOW: Murdock is an evangelist at Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio , recording and singing gospel music and appearing in gospel plays.

Was Shirley Murdock a part of Zapp?

Career. Murdock started out singing gospel music in her native Toledo. Singer/musician Roger Troutman hired Murdock as a backing singer for his family’s band Zapp , which had several hits on Warner Bros. (and its Reprise Records imprint).

How old is Shirley Murdock now?

65 years (May 22, 1957)

When did Shirley Murdock as we lay come out?

1985

Is Shirley Murdock married?

Dale DeGroat