Age, Biography and Wiki
Jimmy Soul (James Louis McCleese) was born on 24 August, 1942 in Weldon, North Carolina, United States, is an American singer (1942–1988). Discover Jimmy Soul'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 45 years old?
| Popular As |
James Louis McCleese |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
24 August, 1942 |
| Birthday |
24 August |
| Birthplace |
Weldon, North Carolina, United States |
| Date of death |
25 June, 1988 |
| Died Place |
Spring Valley, New York, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous singer with the age 45 years old group.
Jimmy Soul Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Jimmy Soul height not available right now. We will update Jimmy Soul's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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.
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Jimmy Soul Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jimmy Soul worth at the age of 45 years old? Jimmy Soul’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Jimmy Soul'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 |
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Timeline
Jimmy Soul (born James Louis McCleese; August 24, 1942 – June 25, 1988) was an American vocalist.
The first was "Twistin' Matilda", which peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending May 26, 1962, while peaking three weeks later at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.
He is best remembered for his 1963 number one hit, "If You Wanna Be Happy."
Born in Weldon, North Carolina, he became a preacher at the age of seven and performed gospel music as a teenager.
He acquired his performing name, "Soul," from his congregation.
Soul took to the road and toured the southern United States as a member of various gospel groups.
During this time he became popular around the Norfolk, Virginia area.
It was here that Soul was scouted by Frank Guida and recruited to sing songs handpicked for one of Guida's other hit artists, Gary U.S. Bonds.
Soul had two top-40 hit singles, both of which were refused by Bonds.
They were on the SPQR label, distributed by London Records.
The other was "If You Wanna Be Happy", which was the No. 1 hit for the week ending May 18, 1963.
The latter, which also hit No. 1 on the Hot R&B Singles chart, was based on the calypso "Ugly Woman," by Roaring Lion.
"If You Wanna Be Happy" sold over one million records, earning gold disc status.
It had two spells in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #39 (1963) and #68 (1991) respectively.
Soul's next single, "Treat 'Em Tough", peaked at No. 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100; his last appearance on a Billboard chart.
After unsuccessfully trying to follow up the success of those songs with one more album, Soul gave up his career as a musician and joined the United States Army.
Later in life, Soul fell into a drug habit, and on January 9, 1986, was sentenced to four-and-a-half to nine years in prison as a second felony offender, convicted of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.
The sentence was affirmed upon appeals on October 26, 1987, and March 22, 1988.
Soul died of a heart attack on June 25, 1988, aged 45.
