ABOUT
Al Kent (1937 - 2021, b. Albert Prentis Hamilton) was a singer, songwriter, and producer from Detroit who began in the mid 1950s as a member of The Nitecaps and became famous during the 1960s. He is best known for the laid-back and soulful instrumental, "You've Got To Pay The Price" (1967), an R&B Top 40 smash which later also became a hit for Gloria Taylor (sung version).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- You've Got To Pay The Price (1967)
Pop charts debut year: 1967
Years active: ca. mid 1950s - ca. late 1960s
Genres: R&B, soul
Labels: Ric-Tic
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