Brook Benton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Brook Benton

American singer and songwriter

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1931

Place of Birth: Camden, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 09-Apr-1988

Profession: singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Brook Benton (born Benjamin Franklin Peay; September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with hits such as "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote. He made a comeback in 1970 with the ballad "Rainy Night in Georgia." Benton scored over 50 Billboard chart hits as an artist, and also wrote hits for other performers.