When was donny hathaway born

On January 13, , his body was found outside the luxury hotel Essex House in New York City; his death was ruled a suicide. Hathaway, the son of Drusella Huntley, was born in Chicago, but spent most of his youth in St. Hathaway began singing in a church choir with his grandmother, a professional gospel singer, at the age of 3. He also played the ukulele and, fascinated by Liberace, began studying piano as a child.

By the time he was a student at Vashon High School, he was known as a piano prodigy, which earned him a fine-arts scholarship to Howard University in where he was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Hathaway received so many job offers that he left Howard without a degree in At first, Hathaway worked as songwriter, session musician and producer.

His second album, Donny Hathaway, was a major hit. He also recorded an album of duets with former Howard University classmate and label mate Roberta Flack. Hathaway followed this flurry of work with some contributions to soundtracks, along with his recording of the theme song to the TV series Maude.

Although investigators ruled his death a suicide, family and friends believe his death may have been an accident. Donny Hathaway was only 34 years old. Skip to content Donny Hathaway. Do you find this information helpful? A small donation would help us keep this accessible to all. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel good about helping to make it available to everyone! Hensel, B. Electronic Folk International.

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