Percy Griffin lead singer of the Legendary Swanee Quintet for 50 years has died.
While with the Swanees, Percy recorded a number of chart topping songs, which included; “Ups and Downs,” “The Lord Will Provide,” “Dr. Jesus” and “Eternal Life.”
Darrell Luster, director of The Malaco Music Group states, “Percy and the Swanees were signed to our Atlanta International Record Label and has more recently appeared on the project, “The Legends of Quartet.”
“It was a joy working closely with Percy and he was a dear friend.” Percy was also a longtime friend of the late Godfather of Soul, James Brown. The Swanee Quintet opened for Brown for several years.
The Swanees Quintet performed here in Roanoke on several occasions. One memorial event was the Pre-Easter Musical through John Word Productions and Sis. Veronica Gill-Hughes (True Essence).
Percy will definitely be missed by his family, friends, fans and The Swanee Quintet.
