Dobie Gray

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1940 – 2011

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Who was Dobie Gray?

Dobie Gray was an American singer and songwriter, whose musical career spanned soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit records included "The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Drift Away", which was one of the biggest hits of 1973, sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.

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Born
Jul 26, 1940
Simonton
Also known as
  • Doobie Gray
  • Doby Gray
  • Lawrence Victor Ainsworth
  • Gray, Dobie
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Dec 6, 2011
Nashville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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