Artist Info: Latimore

Benjamin "Benny" William Latimore (born in Charleston, Tennessee, on 7 September 1939; died August 2026), known professionally as Latimore, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. In 2017, he was inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame.

He was born in Charleston, Tennessee, and was influenced by country music, his Baptist church choir, and the blues. His first professional experience came as a pianist for various Florida-based groups including Joe Henderson and Steve Alaimo. [read more...]