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The band Percy Sledge was founded in 1940. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Leighton. Generally, music journalists would define Percy Sledge’s style within the genre/s of soul music, blues, and other rock music.
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Wilson Pickett
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Solomon Burke
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Jackie Wilson
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Ben E King
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Arthur Conley
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The Drifters
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Eddie Floyd
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Otis Redding
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The Impressions
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Brook Benton
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Carla Thomas
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The Four Tops
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Sam Cooke
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Mary Wells
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The Supremes
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Clarence Carter
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What Genre is Percy Sledge?
Percy Sledge genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Percy Sledge. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of soul music, blues, and other rock music.