Bill Medley
Bill Medley | |
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Medley in 2012 at The Big E, West Springfield, Massachusetts | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Thomas Medley |
| Born | September 19, 1940 Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blue-eyed soul, pop, country |
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| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | United Artists, RCA, Reprise, Curb |
| Member of | The 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.