Mack Rice
Appearance
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Birth name | Bonny Rice |
Also known as | Sir Mack Rice |
Born | Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. | November 10, 1933
Died | June 27, 2016 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 82)
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Bonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American songwriter and singer.[1] His best-known composition, and biggest hit as a solo performer, was "Mustang Sally." He also wrote "Respect Yourself" with Luther Ingram.
Rice died on June 27, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan from complications of Alzheimer's disease, aged 82.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Warner, Jay (2006-04-01). American singing groups: a history from 1940 to today. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 179–. ISBN 978-0-634-09978-6. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
- ↑ Mehr, Bob (June 27, 2016)."'Mustang Sally' author 'Sir' Mack Rice dies", Commercial Appeal.