Bobby Womack

Singer, guitarist and songwriter

Born on 4 March 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Died on 27 June 2014 in Tarzana, California, USA.

Formed the [a=The Womack Brothers] gospel quintet with his brothers [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Cecil+Womack]Cecil[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Curtis+Womack]Curtis[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Friendly+Womack%2C+Jr.]Friendly[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Harry+Womack]Harry[/url] in the early 1950s. Produced by [a=Sam Cooke] from 1953 on, they moved to secular music and the band was renamed the [a=Valentinos]. Soon after the death of Sam Cooke in 1964, Bobby Womack embarked on a successful solo career as a songwriter, session guitarist and recording artist.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 (Performer).

He was married to [a=Regina Womack].