Lou Rawls - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 01, 1933 |
|---|---|
| Age | 92 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Lou Rawls's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Grammy-winning singer noted for hits such as "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" and his distinctive baritone. |
Intro
Lou Rawls was an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer known for his smooth vocal style and a career spanning genres like jazz, blues, soul, and R&B. He is best remembered for his hits such as "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine."
Early Life & Background
Lou Rawls was raised on Chicago's South Side. As a child, he sang in the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church choir, where he befriended Sam Cooke. Rawls joined local gospel groups as a teenager, including the Teenage Kings of Harmony, and graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School.
Career Highlights
- Won three Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
- Recorded over 60 albums, including multi-platinum records.
- Hit singles include "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," "Lady Love," and "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing."
- Was the longtime host of the annual United Negro College Fund's 'Parade of Stars' telethon, raising over $200 million.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Trivia
- Lou Rawls served time as a paratrooper in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division.
- He survived a near-fatal car crash in 1958 that left him in a coma for several days.
- His voice has been described as one of the silkiest and most recognizable in American music.
FAQs
People also ask
Lou Rawls is 92 years old.
Lou Rawls was born the 1 December 1933.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 1st, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 1st, 1933 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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