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Dobie Gray

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Born 26 July 1940.

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Biography

Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Victor Ainsworth, July 26, 1940) is an African American musician/singer. He is best known for his cover of "Drift Away", which was one of the biggest hits of 1973, sold over one million copies, and still remains a staple of radio airplay. Gray is a versatile vocalist who could handle soul, country, pop and musical theater.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Best Of 2005
Drift Away 1973
 

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    BBC 6 Music | Chris Hawkins 02/12/09
     

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