Howard Tate
Howard Tate | |
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Tate in concert in Oraison, France, August 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 13, 1939 Elberton, Georgia |
| Died | December 2, 2011 (aged 72) Burlington, New Jersey |
| Genres | R&B, soul, gospel, Chicago blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1962–2011 |
| Labels | Mercury, Cameo, Verve, Atlantic, Epic, Turntable Records, Shout! Factory, Solid Ground |
Howard Tate (August 13, 1939 – December 2, 2011) was an American soul singer and songwriter.
His greatest success came with a string of hit singles in the late 1960s, including "Ain't Nobody Home" and "Get It While You Can," the latter of which became a hit when recorded by singer Janis Joplin. After withdrawing from the music business and struggling with drug addiction, Tate mounted a warmly received comeback in 2001.