Musician, Songwriter. An acclaimed Grammy Award-winning, R&B vocalist, he is remembered for his collaborations with Quincy Jones and scored hits with the singles "Just Once" (1981) and "One Hundred Ways" (1982). A self-taught pianist, he joined the ensemble "Revelation Funk", at the age of seventeen, and enjoyed success with the single "Time is on Our Side" (1975), which was featured in the picture "Dolemite" (1975). After the group disbanded, Ingram remained in California and made a name for himself as a studio vocalist and musician. This led to his solo career, beginning with the hit "Love's Calling" (1980). In addition to Quincy Jones, Ingram had successful collaborations with Patti Austin "Baby, Come To Me" (1982, number one hit and gold record status), Michael McDonald "Yah Mo B There" (1984), Kenny Rogers "What About Me?" (1984) and Linda Ronstadt "Somewhere Out There" (1990, number two chart placing and gold record status). He had an additional hit with Quincy Jones "The Secret Garden" (1990) and a number one hit with "I Don't Have The Heart" (1990). Along with Quincy Jones, Ingram wrote the Michael Jackson hit "P.Y.T" (1983). He died from brain cancer.
Musician, Songwriter. An acclaimed Grammy Award-winning, R&B vocalist, he is remembered for his collaborations with Quincy Jones and scored hits with the singles "Just Once" (1981) and "One Hundred Ways" (1982). A self-taught pianist, he joined the ensemble "Revelation Funk", at the age of seventeen, and enjoyed success with the single "Time is on Our Side" (1975), which was featured in the picture "Dolemite" (1975). After the group disbanded, Ingram remained in California and made a name for himself as a studio vocalist and musician. This led to his solo career, beginning with the hit "Love's Calling" (1980). In addition to Quincy Jones, Ingram had successful collaborations with Patti Austin "Baby, Come To Me" (1982, number one hit and gold record status), Michael McDonald "Yah Mo B There" (1984), Kenny Rogers "What About Me?" (1984) and Linda Ronstadt "Somewhere Out There" (1990, number two chart placing and gold record status). He had an additional hit with Quincy Jones "The Secret Garden" (1990) and a number one hit with "I Don't Have The Heart" (1990). Along with Quincy Jones, Ingram wrote the Michael Jackson hit "P.Y.T" (1983). He died from brain cancer.
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James E. Ingram
Feb. 16, 1952 - Jan. 29, 2019
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