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Major Lance - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 04, 1939 |
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| Died | September 03, 1994 (age 55) |
| Birthplace | Winterville, Mississippi, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Major Lance's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Classic 1960s Chicago soul and R&B hits such as 'The Monkey Time' and 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um.' |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Major Lance was born on April 4, 1939, in Winterville, Mississippi, and raised on the west side of Chicago, Illinois. He attended Wells High School, where he met future soul luminaries Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Signed to Okeh Records in the early 1960s and became a leading voice in the Chicago soul movement.
- Scored his biggest hit with 'The Monkey Time' in 1963, which reached the US Top 10.
- 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um' was another major hit, peaking in the US Top 10 in 1964.
- Collaborated extensively with Curtis Mayfield, who wrote and produced many of his songs.
- Enjoyed popularity in the UK Northern Soul scene during the 1970s.[1][2][3]
Trivia
- Major Lance was known for his energetic stage presence and distinctive dance moves.
- He was inducted posthumously into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016.[4]
- His daughter, Keisha Lance Bottoms, served as mayor of Atlanta from 2018 to 2022.[5]
FAQs
People also ask
When was Major Lance born?
Major Lance was born the 4 April 1939.
Where is Major Lance from?
Winterville, Mississippi, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 4th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 4, 1939, King Ghazi I of Iraq died under mysterious circumstances, leading to the ascension of his son, Faisal II, to the throne.
- Day of the week: April 4th, 1939 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Goodbye, Mr. Chips directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin
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