Jimmy Radcliffe

American Soul singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist and multi-organist

In 1965 he became the first African-American performing artist to write, produce and sing commercial jingles for the advertising industry.

He was a writing partner to [a=Buddy Scott] in the late 60's.

Born: November 18, 1936 in Harlem, New York

Died: July 27, 1973 in the Bronx, New York (complications from a kidney removal surgery)