Singers who died on September 3

Take a focused look at the singers who passed away on September 3. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1994 Major Lance

  Major Lance was an American R&B singer, best known for his contributions to the Chicago soul sound in the 1960s with a series of hit singles, including 'The Monkey Time,' 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um,' and others. [bio]