Ellis Hall (musician)

Ellis Hall Jr. (born May 10, 1951, in Savannah, Georgia) known professionally as Ellis Hall is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer. He was described as "The Ambassador of Soul" by conductor, Jeff Tyzik. Hall has been blind since the age of 18. Citing Ray Charles as his inspiration, Hall has written over 4000 soul, gospel, blues and pop songs, and has performed with Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Bobby Womack, Sheila E, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, Tower of Power and Ray Charles. Charles signed Hall to his record label Crossover Records, and mentored him until Charles' death in 2004.

Ellis Hall
Ellis Hall performing Soul Unlimited in 2017
Born
Ellis Hall Jr.

(1951-05-10) May 10, 1951
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Composer
  • Multi-Instrumentalist
  • Actor
Years active1967–present
Spouses
  • Susan Hancock
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    (m. 1973; div. 1983)​
  • Ruth Ann Capone
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    (m. 1987; div. 1992)​
  • Karen Murphy
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    (m. 1994; died 2007)​
  • Leighala Jimenez
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    (m. 2013)​
Children4
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Keyboards
  • Piano
  • Organs
  • Drums
  • Guitar
  • Bass
Labels
  • CBS
  • Columbia
  • HCRC Records
  • Cypress/A&M Records
  • Crossover Records
  • Ear-Say Records
  • Priority
Websiteellishall.com
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