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Also Known As Godfather of Soul
Born May 3, 1933 • Barnwell • South Carolina
Died December 25, 2006 (aged 73) • Atlanta • Georgia
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2003) • Grammy Award (1986) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1986) • Grammy Award (1965)

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