Paul Kelly (American musician)

Paul Kelly
Born
Paul Laurence Dunbar Kelly

(1940-06-19) June 19, 1940
Overtown, Miami, Florida, United States
Died
Ruby, South Carolina
GenresFolk, R&B, soul
OccupationsMusician, singer-songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1956–2012
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Paul Kelly (born June 19, 1940) is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known for the soul songs "Stealing in the Name of the Lord", which was a major hit in 1970, and "Hooked, Hogtied & Collared". He also wrote "Personally", which has been widely covered, and was a hit for soul singer Jackie Moore and singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff and country singer Ronnie McDowell. Other songs have been covered by gospel artists, including the Mighty Clouds of Joy and The Staple Singers.