Leroy Hutson

Leroy Hutson
Born (1945-06-04) June 4, 1945
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresFunk, R&B, soul, Chicago soul, smooth soul, jazz
Occupation(s)Songwriter, musician, arranger, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, keyboards, clavinet, saxophone
Years active1970s1990s
LabelsCurtom
Warner Bros.
Elektra
Triumph, Kapp
Acid Jazz Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Leroy Hutson (born June 4, 1945) is an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrumentalist, best known as former lead singer of R&B vocal group The Impressions.

His music concerns 1970s soul, as noted in the June 29, 2006 issue of Rolling Stone magazine. He is the father of producer JR Hutson.