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Al Downing (January 9, 1940 – July 4, 2005), later known as Big Al Downing, was an American musician, and entertainer. He received the Billboard's New Artist of the Year and the Single of the Year Award in 1979.
Jul 8, 2005 · Al Downing, a singer-songwriter and pianist who had success in country, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll and even disco, died on Monday in Massachusetts. He was 65 and lived in...
Although he had a disco hit with "I'll Be Holdin' On" (1974), he had a series of country music hits between 1978 and 1989. He built a five-decade career around his powerful singing voice and his hard-driving rockabilly-style piano.
Jul 7, 2005 · “Big” Al Downing, 65, a singer-songwriter and pianist who had success in country, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll and even disco, died Monday after suffering from leukemia. He...
Sep 21, 2023 · Big Al Downing’s music had a significant impact on the industry, inspiring countless artists and leaving an indelible mark on the history of popular music. His unique sound continues to influence musicians today.
Jul 6, 2005 · “Big” Al Downing, a singer-songwriter and pianist who had success in country, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, rock ’n’ roll and even disco, died Monday after suffering from leukemia. He was 65.
Jul 9, 2005 · " Big " Al Downing, a versatile musician who freely crossed musical and racial borders to become one of the few African-American headliners in country music, died Monday of acute leukemia...
