6 things to know about late R&B legend, James Ingram

James Ingram

American R&B singer, James Ingram, died on Tuesday from suspected brain cancer at the age of 66.

We have gathered facts about the respected musician that you should know.

1. He was born in Akron, Ohio in February 1952 as one of six children.

2. His music career kicked off in 1973 while he was still in Akron. Ingram joined the band, Revelation Funk, in the 1970s and became a pianist for renowned musician, Ray Charles.

3. Ingram had a net worth of $20 million at the time of his demise.

4. Ingram was a devoted Christian.

5. He is a two-time Grammy Awards winner. In 1981, he won his first Grammy Award for the song “One hundred ways” in the Male R&B Vocal Performance category.

6. He co-wrote Michael Jackson’s ‘PYT’ from the Thriller album with Quincy Jones.