Charles Bradley: Soul Singer Known as the Screaming Eagle of Soul Dies a
September 23, 2017
Charles Bradley was an American soul and funk singer. Born on November 5, 1948, in Gainesville, Florida, he grew up in Brooklyn and spent years as a James Brown impersonator.
He rose to prominence in the 2000s with his debut album No Time for Dreaming (2011). His life story was told in the documentary Soul of America. His song "Change for the World" was used as the theme for the Netflix series Big Mouth.
He was known as the Screaming Eagle of Soul. Bradley died of stomach cancer in Brooklyn on September 23, 2017, at age 68.
Achievements: Soul singer, subject of Soul of America.
Birth: November 5, 1948 - Gainesville, Florida.
Profession: Soul singer.
Interesting Facts: He worked for decades before his career took off.
