Charles Bradley – Bio, Net Worth, Height

Charles Bradley – Bio, Net Worth, Height

origin
Charles Bradley is an American funk, soul and R&B singer. Known as the “Screaming Eagle of the Soul”, he is known for songs like “Change” and “Heart of Gold”. He has released 3 albums on Daptone Records, No Time for Dreaming (2011), Victim of Love (2013) and Changes (2016). His journey is documented in the film American Soul (2012). Charles Edward Bradley was born on November 5, 1948 in Gainesville, Florida. He spent his early years under the care of his grandmother. At the age of 8, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, with his mother, Inez Welch. Bradley ran away from home when he was about 14 years old. He spent several years on the streets before joining the federal Job Corps program. He was referred to Bar Harbor, Maine, where he trained as a chef.

Profession
Bradley was inspired to write music after watching a live performance by “Godfather of Soul” James Brown. He was 14 at the time. However, it wasn’t until a few years later that he made his musical debut. Bradley has been a chef in Maine for 10 years. He moved a lot before settling in California in 1977. There, he worked odd jobs and performed at small local gigs. In the mid-1990s, Bradley moved back to Brooklyn, New York. He adopted the nickname “Black Velvet” and started playing the role of James Brown. He was discovered by Daptone Records co-founder Gabriel Roth (Bosco Mann). While at Daptone, he was introduced to music producer Tom Brenneck.

Bradley’s debut studio album, No Time for Dreaming, was released by Daptone in January 2011. It received positive reviews and reached number 37 on the Hot Albums Chart. The album features the Menahan Street Band. Bradley was the subject of the documentary “American Soul” (2012). The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. It was directed by Pol Brian. Bradley’s second album, Victim of Love, was released in April 2013. His third and final album, Changes, was released in April 2016. The album is performed by Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens. The title track “Changes” is a cover of Black Sabbath’s 1972 single. Bradley has performed at many international festivals, including Glastonbury and Coachella. He performed with singer Sharon Jones several times before her death in November 2016.

personal
Charles Bradley passed away on September 23, 2017 at the age of 68. According to reports, the cause of his death was stomach cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2016. He was treated, but the cancer returned and spread to his liver. His family and friends survived. Bradley is about 5 feet 11 inches tall and of African-American ancestry. His net worth is currently unavailable.

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