The Mighty Hannibal
The Mighty Hannibal | |
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Hannibal in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Hannibal, King Hannibal |
| Born | James Timothy Shaw August 9, 1939 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2014 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1954–2014 |
| Label | Various |
| Formerly of | Johnny "Guitar" Watson |
James Timothy Shaw (August 9, 1939 – January 30, 2014), known as The Mighty Hannibal, was an American R&B, soul, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his showmanship, and outlandish costumes often incorporating a pink turban, several of his songs carried social or political themes. His biggest hit was "Hymn No. 5", a commentary on the effects of the Vietnam War on servicemen, which was banned from being played on the radio.