Bill Medley

Bill Medley
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Thomas Medley
Born (1940-09-19) September 19, 1940
Santa Ana, California, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlue-eyed soul, pop, country
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1962–present
LabelsUnited Artists, RCA, Reprise, Curb
Member ofThe Righteous Brothers

William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) is an American singer best known as one-half of the Righteous Brothers. He is noted for his bass-baritone voice, exemplified in songs such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'". Medley produced a number of the duo's songs, including "Unchained Melody" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration".

Medley is also a solo artist. His million-selling No. 1 duet with Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (1987), won a number of awards. In the 1980s, Medley also had a string of country music chart hits.