Bill Medley

William Thomas Bill Medley is an American singer and songwriter, best known as one half of The Righteous Brothers. He is noted for his bassbaritone voice, exemplified in songs such as Youve Lost That Lovin Feelin. Medley produced a number of the duos songs, including Unchained Melody and Soul and Inspiration. He also has a career as a solo artist, and his duet with Jennifer Warnes The Time of My Life won a number of awards.

Medley was born in September 19, 1940 in Santa Ana, California, USA to Arnol and Irma Medley. He attended Santa Ana High School and graduated in 1958. Medley was raised as a Presbyterian and started singing in a church choir. He parents had a swing band. He became interested in RampB music listening to black music stations. An early influence he cited is Little Richard who he first heard when he was fifteen or sixteen years old, and later Ray Charles, Bobby Bland, and B.B. King.

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