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Roosevelt Grier

voc, *1932 US, Cuthbert, Georgia
Singer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier

Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier (born July 14, 1932 in Cuthbert, Georgia) is an American actor, singer, Christian minister, and former professional American football player. He was a notable college football player for The Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student athletes. As a professional player, Grier was a member of the New York Giants, and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams and played in the Pro Bowl twice. After Grier's professional sports career he worked as a bodyguard for Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign and was guarding the senator's wife, Ethel Kennedy, during the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. Although unable to prevent that killing, Grier took control of the gun and subdued the shooter, Sirhan Sirhan. Grier's other activities have been colorful and varied. He hosted his own Los Angeles television show and made approximately 70 guest appearances on various shows during the 1960s and 1970s. As a singer, Grier first released singles on the A label in 1960, and over the following twenty-five years he continued to record on various labels including Liberty, Ric, MGM and A&M.[1] His recording of a tribute to Robert Kennedy, "People Make The World" (written by Bobby Womack) was his only chart single, peaking at #128 in 1968. Grier is known for his serious pursuit of hobbies not traditionally associated with men such as macrame and needlepoint. He has authored several books, including Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men in 1973. Grier became an ordained Christian minister in 1983 and travels as an inspirational speaker. He founded American Neighborhood Enterprises, a nonprofit organization that serves inner city youth.

     
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Pop
  • Children's Music
Popular Tracks   
C'mon Cupid on Soul Treasures of Amy, Mala, & Bell Records by Various Artists
I (Who Have Nothing) on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier
In My Tenement on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier
Struttin' and Twistin' on More Boss Black Rockers, Vol. 10 - Lonely Lonely Train by Various Artists
Spanish Harlem on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier
Fool, Fool, Fool on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier
Up On the Roof on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier
Why Don't You Do Right on Black Rock Rhythm Meat by Various Artists
Since You've Been Gone on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier
Uptown on Soul City by Roosevelt Grier

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Welcome To The ClubRoosevelt Grier2010Compil.
Are You CommittedRoosevelt Grier1986Single
CommittedRoosevelt Grier1986Album
Take The Time To Love Somebody / Your Love Is Right Up My AlleyRoosevelt Grier1975Single
It's All Right To CryRoosevelt Grier1974Single
You're The ViolinRoosevelt Grier1974Single
Beautiful PeopleRoosevelt Grier1973Single
Bring Back The Time / Oh How I Miss You BabyRoosevelt Grier1972Single
I Don't Want Nobody (To Lead Me On) / Rat RaceRoosevelt Grier1970Single
Bad News / Ring Around The WorldRoosevelt Grier1969Single
Mr. Bassman Green / Bassman BluesRoosevelt Grier1969Single
People Make The WorldRoosevelt Grier1968Single
C'mon Cupid / High Society WomanRoosevelt Grier1968Single
Spanish Harlem / I'm Living GoodRoosevelt Grier1967Single
Who's Got The Ball (Y'all)Roosevelt Grier And The Fearsome Foursome1967Single
Slow Drag / YesterdayRoosevelt Grier1967Single
Pizza Pie Man / Welcome To The ClubRoosevelt Grier1966Single
Deputy Dog / High Society WomanRoosevelt Grier1966Single
I (Who Have Nothing) / Soul CityRoosevelt Grier1964Single
Fool, Fool, Fool / Since You've Been GoneRoosevelt Grier1964Single
In My Tenement / Down So LongRoosevelt Grier1964Single
Soul CityRoosevelt Grier1964Album
Lover Set Me FreeRoosevelt Grier1963Single
The Mail Must Go Thru / Your Has BeenRoosevelt Grier1962Single
Struttin' 'N Twistin' / Let The Cool Wind BlowRoosevelt Grier1962Single
I'm Going Home / JinnyRoosevelt Grier1961Single
Moonlight In Vermont / Smoky MorningRoosevelt Grier1960Single
Sincerely / Why Don't You Do RightRoosevelt Grier1959Single
In My Tenement / Wrapped,Tied And TangledRoosevelt Grier / LaVern BakerSingle
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