Age, Biography and Wiki
Mack Rice (Bonny Rice) was born on 10 November, 1933 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S., is an American singer-songwriter (1933–2016). Discover Mack Rice'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 82 years old?
| Popular As |
Bonny Rice |
| Occupation |
Singer, songwriter |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
10 November, 1933 |
| Birthday |
10 November |
| Birthplace |
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Date of death |
27 June, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 82 years old group.
Mack Rice Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Mack Rice height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Mack Rice's Wife?
His wife is Laura (? - 27 June 2016) ( his death) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Laura (? - 27 June 2016) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Mack Rice Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mack Rice worth at the age of 82 years old? Mack Rice’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Mack Rice'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 |
Mack Rice Social Network
Timeline
Bonny "Mack" Rice (November 10, 1933 – June 27, 2016), sometimes credited as Sir Mack Rice, was an American songwriter and singer.
His best-known composition and biggest hit as a solo performer was "Mustang Sally".
Rice was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
In 1950, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he began his work in the R&B field, performing with the Five Scalders in 1956.
He performed as a solo vocalist in the years to follow, but his biggest successes were as songwriter for other artists on labels like Stax and others in the 1960s and following decades.
As a solo recording artist, he had two chart hits: "Mustang Sally", which reached number 15 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1965, and "Coal Man", which reached number 48 on the soul music chart in 1969.
Rice's biggest success was as a songwriter.
Besides "Mustang Sally", which also became a major hit for Wilson Pickett in 1966, and "Respect Yourself", a hit for the Staple Singers, his other songs include "Betcha Can't Kiss Me (Just One Time)", "Cheaper to Keep Her", "Cadillac Assembly Line", "Money Talks", "Cold Women With Warm Hearts", "Do the Funky Penguin, Pt. 1", "It Sho Ain't Me", and "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'".
He began his solo vocalist career at Stax in 1967, recording on Atco Records beginning in 1968.
Rice is one of the few musicians whose career touched both Motown and Stax Records.
In 1992, backed by the soul band The Dynatones, Rice released his first solo album, Right Now on Blue Suit Records.
On it he reprised a number of his hit songs along with a mixture of new tunes.
Rice continued to live in the Detroit area.
His compositions have been performed by many well-known artists, including the Staple Singers, Ike and Tina Turner, Albert King, Johnnie Taylor, Joe Cocker, Shirley Brown, Rufus Thomas, Etta James, Billy Eckstine, Eddie Floyd, Buddy Guy, The Rascals, The Kingsmen, Wilson Pickett, Albert Collins, Busta Rhymes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Otis Clay and The Blues Brothers (in Blues Brothers 2000).
He died at home in Detroit on June 27, 2016, aged 82, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
