P. J. Proby

P. J. Proby
P. J. Proby in 2007
Background information
Born
James Marcus Smith

(1938-11-06) 6 November 1938
Houston, Texas, US
GenresPop, R&B, Soul, Rock and roll
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active1957–present
LabelsDecca, London, Liberty, EMI, Select
Websitepjproby.net

P. J. Proby (born James Marcus Smith; November 6, 1938) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor.

Proby recorded the singles "Hold Me", "Somewhere", and "Maria". In 2008, EMI released the greatest hits album Best of the EMI Years 1961–1972. He still writes and records on his own independent record label, Select Records, and performs in the UK in Sixties-themed concerts.

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