Singers who died on April 9

Take a focused look at the singers who passed away on April 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1988 Brook Benton

  Brook Benton was an American singer and songwriter noted for a string of hit singles in the late 1950s and early 1960s, celebrated for his smooth baritone voice and mastery of rhythm and blues and pop music. [bio]