Alexander O'Neal
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O'Neal performing live, 2014
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November 15, 1953 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.A |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1973–present |
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Alexander O'Neal (born November 15, 1953) is an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and arranger from Natchez, Mississippi.
In a music career spanning more than 30 years, O'Neal is an accomplished soul and rhythm and blues singer. O'Neal came to prominence in the middle of the 1980s as a solo artist, releasing fourteen singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s. His solo singles, sometimes dealing with lost love include "If You Were Here Tonight", "Fake", "Criticize", "The Lovers", "(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me", "The Christmas Song", "All True Man", "Love Makes No Sense" and "In the Middle". He is also known for duets with fellow R&B singer and Tabu labelmate Cherrelle such as "Saturday Love" and "Never Knew Love Like This". AllMusic has described O'Neal as having a "tough voice [that] has the same grain and range as that of Otis Redding."
Alexander O'Neal was born November 15, 1953 in Natchez, Mississippi, a few months after his father was killed. After graduating from high school in Natchez, he attended Alcorn State University. At age 20, he relocated to Minneapolis, where he performed with several bands including the Mystics and Wynd Chymes. He became a member of Enterprise for a brief period before joining Flyte Tyme, a band which included Monte Moir, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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