Peabo Bryson is an acclaimed American R&B and soul singer, best known for his smooth, romantic ballad style. Often referred to as the 'King of Ballads,' Bryson achieved significant commercial success during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. He earned international fame for his vocal contributions to major Disney animated films, most notably performing the title tracks for 'Beauty and the Beast' (with Celine Dion) and 'A Whole New World' from 'Aladdin' (with Regina Belle). Throughout his prolific career, Bryson has won two Grammy Awards for these iconic duets. With a discography spanning several decades, he remains a celebrated figure in adult contemporary music, recognized for his powerful vocal range, emotive delivery, and enduring influence on the R&B genre.
April 13, 1951: Birth of Peabo Bryson
On April 13, 1951, American singer and songwriter Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson was born.
1976: Launch of Recording Career
In 1976, Peabo Bryson officially began his solo recording career by releasing his debut single, "Underground Music," via the Bang label, which was soon followed by his inaugural album, titled "Peabo."
1976: Release of debut album Peabo
In 1976, Peabo Bryson released his debut studio album titled Peabo, featuring collaborations with Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston.
1977: Signing with Capitol Records
Following the regional success of his initial work, Peabo Bryson signed a recording contract with the major label Capitol Records in 1977.
1977: Release of Feel the Fire and Reaching for the Sky
In 1977, Peabo Bryson released his significant solo hits titled "Feel the Fire" and "Reaching for the Sky."
1978: Release of Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds
During 1978, Bryson signed to Capitol Records and released the albums Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds, both of which achieved Gold certification from the RIAA.
1978: Release of I'm So into You and Crosswinds
Peabo Bryson continued his musical success in 1978 with the release of the popular solo tracks "I'm So into You" and "Crosswinds."
1979: Collaborative album with Natalie Cole
In 1979, Peabo Bryson released the collaborative project titled We're the Best of Friends alongside singer Natalie Cole.
1982: Release of Let the Feeling Flow
In 1982, Peabo Bryson achieved another solo success with the release of his hit song "Let the Feeling Flow."
1983: Collaborative project with Roberta Flack
In 1983, Bryson teamed up with Roberta Flack to release the album Born to Love, which featured their hit single "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love".
1983: Release of Born to Love with Roberta Flack
In 1983, Peabo Bryson recorded and released "Born to Love," a successful album consisting of romantic love duets with Roberta Flack.
1984: Origin of tax delinquency
In 1984, Peabo Bryson began accumulating the tax debt that would eventually lead to the IRS seizing his property and assets decades later.
1984: Success of If Ever You're in My Arms Again
In 1984, Peabo Bryson released "If Ever You're in My Arms Again," which became his first Top 10 pop single in the United States, peaking at No. 10.
1984: Signing with Elektra Records and Release of Hit Single
In 1984, Peabo Bryson signed a recording contract with Elektra Records and released the popular single "If Ever You're in My Arms Again," which achieved significant success by remaining at the top of the adult contemporary music charts for multiple weeks.
1985: Appearance on One Life to Live
In 1985, Peabo Bryson made an appearance on the soap opera "One Life to Live" to perform a lyrical version of its theme song.
1986: Addition of Vocals to One Life to Live Theme
Beginning in 1986, Peabo Bryson's vocals were officially added to the regular theme song of the television program "One Life to Live."
1987: Recording of Without You
In 1987, Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle recorded the duet Without You, which served as the love theme for the comedy film Leonard Part 6.
1988: Recording of For You and I
In 1988, Peabo Bryson collaborated with Angela Bofill to record the duet song titled For You and I.
1989: Release of Show and Tell
Peabo Bryson added to his discography of hits in 1989 with the release of the song "Show and Tell."
1991: Recording of I Can't Imagine
In 1991, Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle collaborated to record the duet titled I Can't Imagine.
1992: Recording of A Whole New World
In 1992, Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle recorded the song A Whole New World, which was the main theme for Disney's animated feature film Aladdin.
1992: Grammy Award win for Beauty and the Beast
In 1992, Peabo Bryson received a Grammy Award for his vocal performance on the song "Beauty and the Beast," which he performed as a duet with Celine Dion.
1992: Conclusion of Theme Song Run on One Life to Live
Peabo Bryson's voice, which had been featured on the "One Life to Live" theme song since 1986, was heard daily on the program until 1992.
1993: Grammy Award win for A Whole New World
In 1993, Peabo Bryson earned a Grammy Award for his performance of the song "A Whole New World," a collaboration with singer Regina Belle.
1998: Contribution to Barney's Great Adventure Soundtrack
In early 1998, Peabo Bryson lent his vocals to the soundtrack for the film Barney's Great Adventure, specifically performing the song titled "Dream (Twinken's Tune)."
2001: Return as a Festival Judge
Following his successful performance the previous year, Peabo Bryson was invited back to the International Festival of the Song of Viña del Mar in 2001 to serve as a judge for the competition.
2002: Music Video Re-releases
In 2002, Peabo Bryson's music videos for 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World' were featured on the platinum and Blu-ray editions of their respective films, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.
August 21, 2003: IRS seizure of assets
On August 21, 2003, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service seized Peabo Bryson's personal property from his home in Atlanta to settle a significant tax debt, resulting in the auctioning of his possessions including awards, electronics, and personal items.
October 2, 2007: Release of Missing You
On October 2, 2007, Peabo Bryson released his studio album titled Missing You under the Peak Records label, which is a division of the Concord Music Group.
2009: Recording of Total Praise
In 2009, Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle reunited to record their fourth duet, titled Total Praise.
2010: Marriage to Tanya Boniface
In 2010, Peabo Bryson married Tanya Boniface, a singer who was a member of the English R&B group The 411.
September 4, 2016: Proclamation of Peabo Bryson Day
On September 4, 2016, the cities of Charleston and North Charleston, South Carolina, officially declared the date as Peabo Bryson Day while hosting the Lowcountry Jazz Festival to honor the musician.
December 31, 2017: Birth of a Son
On December 31, 2017, Peabo Bryson and his wife Tanya Boniface welcomed the birth of their son, who would go on to make occasional appearances with his father on stage.
2018: Release of Stand for Love Album
In 2018, Peabo Bryson released his album titled Stand for Love, which featured production work by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and marked a new release on their revived Perspective Records label.
April 29, 2019: Peabo Bryson Suffers Heart Attack
On April 29, 2019, it was reported that singer Peabo Bryson suffered a heart attack and was admitted to an Atlanta hospital. He was listed in stable condition at the time and eventually made a full recovery following the incident.
May 31, 2026: Peabo Bryson Suffers Stroke
On May 31, 2026, CBS News reported that musician Peabo Bryson had suffered a medical emergency in the form of a stroke.
June 2, 2026: Death of Peabo Bryson
On June 2, 2026, the life of the renowned singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson came to an end.
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