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Danny Pearson (musician)

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Danny Pearson
Birth nameDaniel Pearson
Born(1953-01-06)January 6, 1953
Stonewall, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 2018(2018-08-17) (aged 65)
Stonewall, Mississippi, U.S.
GenresSoul, Neo-soul, R&B, Disco
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, musician
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards, vocals, guitar,
Years active1978–2018
LabelsUnlimited Gold Records
Websitewww.facebook.com/DannyPearsonMusic

Danny Pearson (January 6, 1953 – August 17, 2018)[1] was an American composer and singer-songwriter. His sole release was the 1978 album Barry White Presents Mr. Danny Pearson, which was produced by Barry White. The lead single from the album, "What's Your Sign Girl?", peaked at #16 on the U.S. R&B[2] charts and at #106 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hits. At the time of his death, he was in the process of recording a new album.

Pearson was born in Stonewall, Mississippi, and in 1955 his family moved to Racine, Wisconsin where he spent his childhood. He died in 2018 in Stonewall after a three-year battle with liver cancer, at the age of 65.[1]

Discography

Albums

  • Barry White Presents Mr Danny Pearson (1978)

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions
U.S. R&B U.S.
1978 "What's Your Sign Girl" 16 106
"Is it Really True Girl" — —

References

  1. ^ a b "Native R&B singer Danny Pearson dies after bout with liver cancer". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "Danny Pearson - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic.
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