Nappy Brown
Nappy Brown | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp |
| Also known as | Nappy Brown |
| Born | October 12, 1929 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 2008 (aged 78) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B Soul Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, musician, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1954–2008 |
| Formerly of | The Heavenly Lights, Nappy Brown and the Heartfixers |
Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp (October 12, 1929 – September 20, 2008) better known by his stage name Nappy Brown, was an American R&B singer. His hits include the 1955 Billboard chart No. 2 "Don't Be Angry", "Little By Little", and "Night Time Is the Right Time". His style was recognizable; Brown used a wide vibrato, melisma, and distinctive extra syllables, in particular, "li-li-li-li-li."