Nappy Brown

Nappy Brown
Nappy Brown in Tokyo, Japan, 1996.
Background information
Also known asNappy Brown
Born
Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp

(1929-10-12)October 12, 1929
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 20, 2008(2008-09-20) (aged 78)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresR&B
Soul
Blues
OccupationsVocalist, musician, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1954–2008
Formerly ofThe Heavenly Lights, Nappy Brown and the Heartfixers

Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp (October 12, 1929 – September 20, 2008) better known by his stage name Nappy Brown, was an American R&B singer. His hits include the 1955 Billboard chart No. 2 "Don't Be Angry", "Little By Little", and "Night Time Is the Right Time". His style was recognizable; Brown used a wide vibrato, melisma, and distinctive extra syllables, in particular, "li-li-li-li-li."

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