Person Open DS/UK/12062 Benton; Brook (19 September 1931-9 April 1988); American singer-songwriter Benton Brook 19 September 1931-9 April 1988 American singer-songwriter Male (cisgender) Benjamin Franklin Peay Lugoff, South Carolina, United States (born)

American Music | Singer | Rock and roll, R&B, Pop Black No known disability No known religious affiliation Heterosexual Brook Benton was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with hits such as "It's Just a Matter of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote. He made a comeback in 1970 with the ballad "Rainy Night in Georgia." Benton scored over 50 Billboard chart hits as an artist, and also wrote hits for other performers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brook_Benton (2023) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 2/4/2014 RAHAKirkbride 12/19/2023 fb80f4db-fcee-406e-a479-30a6518a241b