Peabo Bryson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peabo Bryson
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Robert Peapo Bryson
April 13, 1951 |
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| Years active | 1965–present |
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Tanya Boniface
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Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson (born April 13, 1951) is an American singer and songwriter. He is famous for singing soulful songs, often as duets with female singers. Some of his most well-known hits include "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" and "You're Looking Like Love To Me" with Roberta Flack. He also sang "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle and "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion.
Peabo Bryson has contributed to two Disney animated feature movie soundtracks. He has also won two Grammy Awards for his amazing music.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Peabo Bryson was born as Robert Peapo Bryson in Greenville, South Carolina. He spent a lot of his childhood on his grandfather's farm. His love for music came from his mother, who often took the family to concerts. They saw many famous Black artists of that time.
Peabo started his music career at just 14 years old. He sang backup for a local group called Al Freeman and the Upsetters. It was hard for Freeman to say Bryson's French West-Indian name, Peapo, so Bryson started performing as "Peabo."
When he was 16, he left home to tour with another local band, Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. His big break came during a recording session in Atlanta. A record label manager, Eddie Biscoe, was impressed by Peabo's singing. Biscoe signed Peabo to a contract to write, produce, and arrange music. He also encouraged Peabo to sing his own songs.
In 1976, Peabo Bryson released his first song, "Underground Music." His first album, Peabo, came out soon after. Even though it was only a success in his region, he signed with Capitol Records in 1977.
Music Career Highlights
Peabo Bryson has had many successful solo songs. These include "Feel the Fire" and "Reaching for the Sky" in 1977, and "I'm So into You" in 1978. In 1984, his song "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" became a Top 10 pop hit in the U.S. Later hits include "Show and Tell" (1989) and "Can You Stop the Rain" (1991).
He is also famous for his romantic duets. In 1983, he recorded a successful album of duets called Born to Love with Roberta Flack.
Peabo Bryson also teamed up with Regina Belle for two hit duets. They sang "Without You" in 1987. Their most famous duet, "A Whole New World", was the main song for Disney's animated movie Aladdin in 1992. Bryson and Belle sang four duets together over the years.
Grammy Awards and Disney Songs
Peabo Bryson has won two Grammy Awards, which are very important music awards.
- In 1992, he won for his performance of "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion.
- In 1993, he won for "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle.
His music videos for "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World" were included on the special DVD and Blu-ray editions of the Disney movies.
In 1998, Peabo Bryson sang "Dream (Twinken's Tune)" for the soundtrack of Barney's Great Adventure: An Original Motion Picture Musical Soundtrack.
Peabo Bryson has also performed in theater and opera. He played the role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater's version of Porgy and Bess.
In 2016, September 4th was named "Peabo Bryson Day" in Charleston, South Carolina and North Charleston, South Carolina. This was part of the LowCountryJazzFest.
In 2018, Peabo Bryson released a new album called Stand For Love. It was produced by famous music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Personal Life
Peabo Bryson is married to singer Tanya Boniface. She was a member of the English R&B group The 411. He has a daughter and three grandchildren.
In 2003, some of Peabo Bryson's belongings were sold to pay off old taxes. However, a close friend bought his Grammy for "A Whole New World" and promised to give it back to him.
In 2019, Peabo Bryson had a heart attack. He was taken to a hospital in Atlanta and has since made a full recovery.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Peabo (1976)
- Reaching for the Sky (1977)
- Crosswinds (1978)
- Paradise (1980)
- Turn the Hands of Time (1981)
- I Am Love (1981)
- Don't Play with Fire (1982)
- Straight from the Heart (1984)
- Take No Prisoners (1985)
- Quiet Storm (1986)
- Positive (1988)
- All My Love (1989)
- Can You Stop the Rain (1991)
- Through the Fire (1994)
- Peace on Earth (1997)
- Unconditional Love (1999)
- Missing You (2007)
- Stand for Love (2018)
- Collaboration albums
- We're the Best of Friends with (Natalie Cole) (1979)
- Born to Love with (Roberta Flack) (1983)
See also
In Spanish: Peabo Bryson para niños
