Bill Medley

William Thomas Medley (born September 19, 1940) is an American singer best known as one-half of The Righteous Brothers. He is noted for his bass-baritone voice, exemplified in songs such as "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'". Medley produced a number of the duo's songs, including "Unchained Melody" and "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration".

Bill Medley
Medley in 2012 at The Big E, West Springfield, Massachusetts
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Thomas Medley
Born (1940-09-19) September 19, 1940
Santa Ana, California, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1962–present
LabelsUnited Artists, RCA Records, Reprise Records
Formerly ofThe Righteous Brothers

Medley is also a solo artist. His million-selling No. 1 duet with Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (1987), won a number of awards.

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