P.J. Proby Musical artist

P.J. Proby (born James Marcus Smith, November 6, 1938) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has also portrayed Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison in musical theater productions. The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested by a friend, Sharon Sheeley, who had a boyfriend of that name at high school.Proby recorded the singles "Hold Me", "Somewhere" and "Maria". In 2008, he turned 70 and EMI released the Best of the EMI Years 1961–1972. He still writes and records on his own independent record label, Select Records, and performs in the UK in Sixties concerts.

Personal facts

P.J. Proby
Alias (AKA)Smith James Marcus
Birth dateNovember 06, 1938
Birth place
Houston

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Musical artist

Career started1957
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Rhythm and blues
Soul music
Easy listening
record label
Liberty Records
London Records
Decca Records
EMI
Select Records

P.J. Proby on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.houseofproby.co.uk
  2. http://www.pjproby.net
  3. https://www.myspace.com/pjproby