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King Floyd (King Floyd III) was born on 13 February, 1945 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., is an American singer (1945–2006). Discover King Floyd'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 61 years old?
| Popular As |
King Floyd III |
| Occupation |
Singer · songwriter |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
13 February, 1945 |
| Birthday |
13 February |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2006 |
| Died Place |
Jackson, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 61 years old group.
King Floyd Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, King Floyd height not available right now. We will update King Floyd'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 |
Who Is King Floyd's Wife?
His wife is Patricia Ann Hubbard (1971 - 6 March 2006) ( his death) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Patricia Ann Hubbard (1971 - 6 March 2006) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
King Floyd Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is King Floyd worth at the age of 61 years old? King Floyd’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated King Floyd'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 |
King Floyd Social Network
Timeline
King Floyd (February 13, 1945 – March 6, 2006) was a New Orleans soul singer, best known for his top 10 hit from 1970, "Groove Me".
King Floyd III was born in New Orleans in 1945.
His musical career started as a singer at the Sho-Bar on Bourbon Street.
Following a stint in the army, Floyd went to California, where he joined up with record producer Harold Battiste.
His debut album, A Man in Love, featuring songs co-written with Dr. John, failed to make an impact on the charts.
Floyd returned to New Orleans in 1969 and worked for the Post Office.
James Brown made a discovery out of King Floyd, because of the screams, tells, grunts, and other panting noises that were similar to Brown's vocal style.
In 1970, Wardell Quezergue, an arranger of R&B scores, persuaded Floyd to record "Groove Me" with Malaco Records in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jean Knight recorded her hit, "Mr. Big Stuff," in the same sessions.
At first, "Groove Me" was a B-side to another Floyd song, "What Our Love Needs."
New Orleans radio DJs started playing "Groove Me" and the song became a local hit.
Atlantic Records picked up national distribution of "Groove Me," which topped the United States R&B chart and reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
This disc sold over one million copies, and received a gold disc awarded by the R.I.A.A. in December 1970.
Floyd quit his job at the post office to perform a U.S. tour.
None of his subsequent songs achieved the same success, as disco dominated the charts for the remainder of the 1970s.
His follow-up single, "Baby Let Me Kiss You" climbed up to number 29 on the Billboard top 40 charts in 1971.
However, differences with Quezergue soon emerged and his 1973 follow-up album, Think About It, failed to make a commercial impact.
However, Atlantic released a song from the album, "Woman Don't Go Astray," as a single.
His 1975 album, Well Done, was released through TK Records with Atlantic distributing.
"I Feel Like Dynamite" from the album, written by Larry Hamilton, was released as its single.
Reviewing the album in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies (1981), Robert Christgau said, "Floyd's quiet, chocolatey voice—cf. Lee Dorsey, Aaron Neville—is prized by seekers after the New Orleans dispensation, but he's never grooved me without skipping like a cheap bootleg. So I'm pleased to report that side one of his fourth LP, climaxing with the neglected regional hit "I Feel Like Dynamite", provides songs as winsome as the straight-ahead Caribbeanisms (even some reggae) of the New Orleans R&B behind. Location of studio: Jackson, Mississippi."
However, Floyd had credits for "Boombastic," recorded in 1995 by Shaggy, which became a big hit.
Floyd reunited with Malaco Records in 2000 for the Old Skool Funk album, but it failed to make an impact.
However, his song "Don't Leave Me Lonely" was prominently sampled by the Wu-Tang Clan for the song "For Heaven's Sake" off their album Wu-Tang Forever.
He died on March 6, 2006, from complications of a stroke and diabetes.
He was survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
