Philly’s own Billy Paul started out in the jazz world, working with greats including Miles Davis and Charlie Parker. It was Paul’s subsequent signing to Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International label, however, that brought him the greatest success of his career with the sultry and unforgettable GRAMMY winning #1 Pop and R&B smash, “Me & Mrs. Jones.” With his smooth grooves and elegant vocals, Billy Paul proved again and again that the man’s soulful sound is timeless.

Birth place: Philadelphia, PA