Peabo Bryson Suffers A Stroke!

Peabo Bryson had a stroke. The family confirms he is being treated.

A legendary soul singer had a stroke and had to cancel tours.

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-award-winning singer has suffered a stroke.

Over the weekend, the R&B singer’s team issued a statement, which was obtained by Variety:

“Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson — the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney songs ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World’ — has suffered a stroke and is currently under medical care.

At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together. The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.”

The South Carolina native started singing in his early teens as a backup singer for the local group Al Freeman and the Upsetters. While his real name is Robert Peapo Bryson, he received the name Peabo from Freeman, who had trouble pronouncing his middle name.

After his big break, his recording career launched in 1976 with “Underground Music” on Atlanta’s Bang Records. He then released his first album, “Peabo,” and later signed with Capitol Records in 1977.

Some of his solo hits include “Feel the Fire,” “Reaching for the Sky,” “I’m So into You,” “Crosswinds,” “Show and Tell,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” and “Let the Feeling Flow.” His 1984 song “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” scored him his first Top 10 pop song.

He is also best known for his ballads and soulful duets with female singers like Roberta Flack, with whom he sang on “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” “You’re Looking Like Love to Me” and “As Long as There’s Christmas.” He famously sang the “Aladdin” song “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle and “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion.