Charles Bradley

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Charles Bradley

US funk/soul/R&B singer

From
Gainesville, United States
Active
1948–2017
Rating
★ 4.5 (2 votes)
Releases
24
  • soul
  • funk

About

Charles Edward Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017) was an American funk and soul singer. After years of obscurity and a part-time music career, Bradley came to prominence in the early 2000s. His performances and recording style were consistent with the revivalist approach of his main label Daptone Records, celebrating the feel of funk and soul from the 1960s and 1970s. One review said he "echoes the evocative delivery of Otis Redding".

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Bradley was the subject of the documentary Soul of America which premiered at South by Southwest in 2012. He died of stomach cancer on September 23, 2017.

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Discography

Albums 5
EPs 2
Singles 15
Live 1
Other 1

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Collaboration

Vocal supporting musician

Identifiers

ISNI
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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.