Damn It

Dobie Gray has passed away at the age of 69.

One of the great soul/pop singers of his time, he was best known for the mega-hit Drift Away, one of the most gorgeous male vocal performances of that era, later made into a hit again with Uncle Kracker and Dobie Grey singing duet.

Before that, he had a few hits, like "The IN Crowd," later covered by Bryan Ferry.

Dobie Grey probably never got the acclaim he deserved. He could outsing nearly all his peers, his taste and ear were flawless. He could stop you in your tracks with perfect phrasing. I was born well after his first hits but I've really loved his voice my entire life. Very, very sad bit of news.