Age, Biography and Wiki

Lou Courtney (Louis Russell Pegues) was born on 15 August, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, United States, is an American soul singer and songwriter (1943–2021). Discover Lou Courtney's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Louis Russell Pegues
Occupation Singer, songwriter, record producer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 15 August 1943
Birthday 15 August
Birthplace Buffalo, New York, United States
Date of death 25 June, 2021
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 15 August. He is a member of famous singer with the age 77 years old group.

Lou Courtney Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Lou Courtney height not available right now. We will update Lou Courtney's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Lou Courtney Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lou Courtney worth at the age of 77 years old? Lou Courtney’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Lou Courtney's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income singer

Lou Courtney Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1943

Lou Courtney (born Louis Russell Pegues, August 15, 1943 – June 25, 2021) was an American soul singer and songwriter who had several hit records in the 1960s and 1970s, both as a performer and writer.

1960

He released a series of singles on Riverside and its subsidiary Pop-Side label in the late 1960s, including two more R&B chart hits, "You Ain't Ready" and "Hey Joyce"; several tracks later regarded as classics on the British Northern soul scene such as "Me & You Doing the Boogaloo" and "If the Shoe Fits", together with an album, Skate Now - Shing-A-Ling.

His recordings covered ballads and mainstream soul tracks, as well as funk.

Most of his songs of the period were co-written and produced with Robert Bateman, who had previously been the co-writer and co-producer of the Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman" at Motown.

1962

Born in Buffalo, New York, he graduated from Hutchinson Central Technical High School in 1962.

As Lew Courtney, he first recorded for Imperial Records the same year.

1964

He also worked in New York City as a songwriter, using his birth name, Louis Pegues, and wrote for Chubby Checker as well as Mary Wells' 1964 hit "Ain't It the Truth".

With Dennis Lambert, he co-wrote the pop songs "Find My Way Back Home" for the Nashville Teens, "Do the Freddie" for Freddie and the Dreamers, and "Up and Down" recorded by the McCoys.

He also worked as Lorraine Ellison's recording director, and produced Betty Mabry's first single, "The Cellar".

1966

In 1966, he signed for Riverside Records, and as Lou Courtney recorded the first in a series of dance-based songs.

1967

His first chart hit came with "Skate Now", which reached number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 71 on the Hot 100 in 1967, and was followed by "Do the Thing" (#17 R&B, #80 pop).

1968

Courtney left Pop-Side in 1968 and released singles on various other labels including Verve ("Do the Horse", 1968), Buddah ("Let Me Turn You On", 1969), and Hurdy-Gurdy ("Hot Butter 'N All", 1971).

1973

However, he failed to reach the charts until he joined Epic Records in 1973, when, working with producer Jerry Ragovoy, he had further R&B chart entries with "What Do You Want Me To Do" and "I Don't Need Anybody Else", both self-penned songs.

1974

He also released an album, I’m In Need of Love, and appeared on Bonnie Raitt's 1974 album, Streetlights, which Ragovoy produced.

1976

He formed a band, Buffalo Smoke, who released several singles, including a funk version of "Stubborn Kind of Fella", and an album on RCA Records in 1976.

1978

In 1978, Courtney briefly became a member of The 5th Dimension, replacing Danny Beard, and featured on their Motown album High On Sunshine.

Subsequently, he has made occasional one-off live appearances.

2016

In 2016 it was reported that Courtney was living in New York City, following a stroke.

He died in 2021, aged 77.