Age, Biography and Wiki
Brook Benton (Benjamin Franklin Peay) was born on 19 September, 1931 in Camden, South Carolina, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department,composer. Discover Brook Benton'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 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Benjamin Franklin Peay |
| Occupation |
soundtrack,music_department,composer |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
19 September, 1931 |
| Birthday |
19 September |
| Birthplace |
Camden, South Carolina, USA |
| Date of death |
9 April, 1988 |
| Died Place |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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Brook Benton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Brook Benton height not available right now. We will update Brook Benton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Brook Benton's Wife?
His wife is Mary (? - 9 April 1988) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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| Wife |
Mary (? - 9 April 1988) ( his death) ( 4 children) |
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Brook Benton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Brook Benton worth at the age of 57 years old? Brook Benton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Brook Benton'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 |
Soundtrack |
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Timeline
Singer/songwriter Brook Benton was born Benjamin Franklin Peay on September 19, 1931, in Camden, South Carolina. He became a gospel singer at a young age and was a member of the Camden Jubilee Singers.
Benton moved to New York City at age 17 in 1948 to try his luck as a songwriter. When he first arrived in New York he sang with such gospel groups as Bill Langford's Spiritual Singers, The Langfordaires, The Golden Gate Quartet, and The Jerusalem Stars. He eventually went back to South Carolina, drove a truck for a while and joined the R&B singing group The Sandmen prior to returning to New York again in search of a big break. This time Benton found a successful career co-producing albums and writing songs for such artists as Nat 'King' Cole, Clyde McPhatter (he penned the hit song "A Lover's Question" for McPhatter), and Roy Hamilton. Benton enjoyed his first minor hit with "A Million Miles from Nowhere. " He then switched to Mercury Records and achieved his greatest commercial success recording a steady string of hit songs with that label (he frequently collaborated with producer/songwriter Clyde Otis while at Mercury).
In 1958 Brook wrote "Looking Back" which was a Top 10 hit for Nat King Cole.
In 1959 Brook scored two major breakthrough successes: "It's Just A Matter of Time" peaked at #3 on the Billboard charts and "Endlessly" went all the way to #12 on the charts. Benton sustained this winning streak with such equally excellent tunes as "Thank You Pretty Baby," "So Many Ways," "Hotel Happiness," "The Boll Weevil Song," and "Kiddio.
" "Baby (You've Got What It Takes)" and "A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love)," his two delightful duets with Dinah Washington, were both Top 10 hits in 1960.
Recorded the title song for Edward Dmytryk's 1962 cult film "Walk On The Wild Side" as well as a special version of the song for the film.
Brook cracked the Top 10 one last time in 1970 with a beautifully moving rendition of Tony Joe White's lovely ballad "Rainy Night in Georgia.
" He remained a popular concert performer throughout the 1980s.
