Bill Medley

Bill Medley
Background information
Born
William Thomas Medley

(1940-09-19) September 19, 1940
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlue-eyed soul, pop, country
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1962–present
LabelsUnited Artists, RCA, Reprise, Curb
Member ofThe Righteous Brothers

William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) is an American singer best known as one of the Righteous Brothers. He is noted for his bass-baritone voice, exemplified in songs such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'". Medley produced a number of the duo's songs, including "Unchained Melody" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration".

Medley is also a solo artist. His million-selling No. 1 duet with Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (1987), won a number of awards. In the 1980s, Medley also had a string of country music chart hits.