Billy Ward

R&B singer-songwriter of The Dominoes

Billy Ward - R&B singer-songwriter of The Dominoes
Born

September 19th, 1921
103 years ago

Died

2002
23 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American R&B singer-songwriter gained prominence as the lead vocalist of The Dominoes in the early 1950s. The group achieved significant success with hits such as 'Sixty Minute Man,' which became a landmark recording in the rhythm and blues genre. This song helped to establish the group as one of the leading acts of their time. The Dominoes influenced many subsequent artists and contributed to the evolution of R&B music. Later, the singer continued to engage in various music projects and remained a respected figure in the music industry until his passing.

Led The Dominoes to success with 'Sixty Minute Man'

Influenced the development of R&B music

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