Levi Stubbs - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	June 06, 1936
Died	October 17, 2008 (age 72)
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Zodiac Sign	Gemini - (see also Levi Stubbs's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Lead singer of The Four Tops

Intro

Levi Stubbs was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown group The Four Tops, one of the most successful and influential vocal groups of the 1960s and 1970s.

Early Life & Background

Levi Stubbs was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Pershing High School, where he started singing and formed friendships with future members of The Four Tops.

Career Highlights

Lead vocalist of The Four Tops from 1953 to 2000
Recorded classic Motown hits such as 'Reach Out I'll Be There', 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)', and 'Baby I Need Your Loving'
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1990)
Voice of Audrey II in the 1986 film 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Trivia

Stubbs was a cousin of Jackie Wilson, another legendary soul singer.
He rejected solo opportunities to remain loyal to The Four Tops throughout his career.
His powerful, passionate baritone became a defining element of Motown's sound.

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On His Birth-Day

About June 6th, 1936, in brief:

Historical events: The 68th Belmont Stakes, a prestigious horse racing event, took place on June 6, 1936. The race is part of the Triple Crown series in the United States and is held annually at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Day of the week: June 6th, 1936 was a Saturday
Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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