Gregory Abbott
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Years active | 1982–present |
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Gregory Joel Abbott (born April 2, 1954)[1][2] is an American singer, musician, composer and producer. Although he continues to record to date, he is best known for his singles in the mid-1980s including his platinum single, "Shake You Down", from his 1986 debut album.
Biography
Early life
Abbott was born in
Music career
One of Abbott's first opportunities in his studio was an album for an
Internationally, Abbott has also had success, winning first prize at the Tokyo Music Festival.[3] The title track of his second album, "I'll Prove It to You", which was released in 1988, was featured on a Japanese movie soundtrack.[3] In Belgium, he performed with Princess Stephanie of Monaco.[3] Over the years much of his new music has been released via his own Mojo Man Entertainment label. Abbott has continued with his R&B sound, but he added a Caribbean influence to his 1996 album One World![3] In 2011, an album entitled Drop Your Mask was released. Abbott continues to release singles including a smooth jazz song "Chill" featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright.[1]
Personal life
Abbott was married to American singer Freda Payne[5] from 1976 until 1979. Their son, Gregory Joel Abbott, Jr., was born in 1977.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album | Label | Peak chart positions | |||
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US [6] |
US R&B [6] |
UK [7] | ||||
1986 | Shake You Down | Columbia Records | 22 | 5 | 53 | |
1988 | I'll Prove It to You | 132 | 17 | — | ||
1996 | One World! | Musik International | — | — | — | |
2002 | Eyes, Whispers, Rhythm, Sex... | — | — | — | ||
2011 | Drop Your Mask | Spectra Records | — | — | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Singles
Year | Single | Chart Positions | ||||
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US Adult Con. [9] |
US
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1986 | "Shake You Down" | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
"I Got the Feelin' (It's Over)" | 5 | 25 | 56 | 76 | ||
"You're My Angel" | — | — | — | — | ||
1988 | "I'll Prove It to You" | 5 | 35 | — | — | |
"Let Me Be Your Hero" | 34 | — | — | — | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Compilation albums
- Super Hits (Legacy Recordings, 1998)
- Rhyme and Reason (Sony Music, 2006)
References
- ^ a b "Biography". Gregoryabbott.com. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ ISBN 1-85227-969-9.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Belanger, Larry. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ ISSN 0021-5996.
- ^ "Gregory Abbott, A Singing Force". Canyon News. April 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Gregory Abbott - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "GREGORY ABBOTT - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chart History - Gregory Abbott: HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chart History - Gregory Abbott: ADULT CONTEMPORARY". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chart History - Gregory Abbott: Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ISBN 0-85112-111-X.