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James Ingram - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 16, 1952 |
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| Died | January 29, 2019 (age 66) |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also James Ingram's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | 1980s and 1990s R&B hits, Grammy-winning collaborations, and Oscar-nominated songs. |
Intro
James Ingram was an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist known for his smooth R&B vocals and chart-topping duets. Ingram won two Grammy Awards and was nominated for a pair of Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
Early Life & Background
James Ingram was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He started playing music in church and later performed in local bands before moving to Los Angeles, where he worked as a session musician.
Career Highlights
- Won Grammy Awards for 'One Hundred Ways' (1982) and 'Yah Mo B There' (with Michael McDonald, 1985)
- Collaborated with Quincy Jones, contributing to Jones's 'The Dude' album
- Duet with Patti Austin 'Baby, Come to Me' topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983
- Co-wrote and performed 'Somewhere Out There' (with Linda Ronstadt) for 'An American Tail', nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards
- Scored other hits including 'Just Once', 'I Don't Have the Heart', and 'There's No Easy Way'
Trivia
- James Ingram provided vocals for several Quincy Jones productions before launching his solo career.
- Ingram co-wrote Michael Jackson's hit 'P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)' from the 'Thriller' album.
- Known for his four-octave vocal range.
FAQs
People also ask
When was James Ingram born?
James Ingram was born the 16 February 1952.
Where is James Ingram from?
Akron, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 16th, 1952, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1952 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Blacksmith Blues by Ella Mae Morse
- Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann
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