Charlie Rich
Charlie Rich Rich in 1973. Background information Birth name Charles Rich Born (1932-12-14)December 14, 1932 Colt, Arkansas, U.S. Died July 25, 1995(1995-07-25) (aged 62) Hammond, Louisiana, U.S. Genres Country, countrypolitan, rockabilly, jazz, blues, Gospel, blue-eyed soul Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Instruments Vocals, Piano, Guitar Years active 1958–1995 Labels Sun, Groove / RCA, Smash Records, Hi Records, Epic, UA, Elektra, Sire Associated acts Roger Miller, Janie Fricke Website CharlieRich.com Charles (Charlie) Rich (December 14, 1932 – July 25, 1995) was an American country music singer and musician. His eclectic style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, encompassing the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres. In the latter part of his life, Rich acquired the nickname the Silver Fox. He is perhaps best remembered for a pair of 1973 hits, "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl". "The Most Beautiful Girl" topped the U.S. country singles charts, as well as the pop singles charts and earned him two Grammy Awards.