Dobie Gray
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Gray performing in the Netherlands in 1974 | |
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| Born | Lawrence Darrow Brown July 26, 1940 Simonton, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 2011 (aged 71) |
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| Years active | 1960–2011 |
| Labels | Decca, White Whale Infinity |
| Website | www |
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Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter. Gray's music spanned multiple genres, including soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included "The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Drift Away" (a cover of a song written by Mentor Williams). "Drift Away" was one of the biggest hits of 1973, has sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.
Dobie Gray was a member of the cast of Hair at the Aquarius Theater in Hollywood from 1968 to 1969.