Description: (Known for the Song ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’, a No. 1 Hit in 1966)
Percy Sledge was a renowned American R&B, soul, and gospel singer celebrated for his heartfelt music. His hit song "When a Man Loves a Woman" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966, earning a Gold certification from the RIAA. Starting his career as a hospital orderly, Sledge gained fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a string of soulful hits. He was honored with awards such as the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award in 1989 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.