Charles Wright (musician)

Charles Wright
Charles Wright in 2016
Background information
Birth nameCharles Williams Wright
Born (1940-04-06) April 6, 1940
Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
GenresDoo wop, R&B, funk
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar
Years active1950s–present
LabelsABC, Capitol, Dunhill, Philips, Warner Bros.

Charles Williams Wright (born April 6, 1940) is an American singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. He has been a member of various doo wop groups in the late 1950s and early 1960s as well as a solo artist in his own right. He is also the former leader and writer of hits for the group, Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band.