Louis Allen Rawls, known as Lou Rawls, was born in Chicago on this day. A three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, Rawls rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s with his smooth baritone voice and signature blend of jazz, blues, soul, and R&B. Over his career, he released more than 60 albums, with hits like “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” becoming classics of the Middle of the Road (MOR) and soul genres.
Beyond music, Rawls was known for his philanthropy, notably hosting the long-running Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon which raised over $250 million for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
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