Arthur Prysock

Arthur Prysock
Birth nameArthur Prysock Jr.
Born(1924-01-01)January 1, 1924
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 1997(1997-06-21) (aged 73)
Hamilton, Bermuda
Genres
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1944–1990
Labels

Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924 or 1929 – June 21, 1997) was an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his deep baritone, influenced by Billy Eckstine. According to his obituary in The New York Times, "his heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility."