Aaron Neville

b. 24 January 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Neville began performing in the Hawketts, a group which also featured his brother, Art. Aaron was signed to Minit Records as a solo artist, but despite a minor hit with Over You (1960), remained largely unknown until the release of Tell It Like It Is (1967). This simple, haunting ballad showcased the singer's delicate delivery while the song's slogan-like title echoed the sentiments of the rising Black Power movement. Sadly, the single's outlet, Parlo, went bankrupt, and despite subsequent strong releases, Neville was unable to repeat its commercial success. In 1978, following the break-up of the Meters, Aaron joined Art, Cyril and Charles in the Neville Family Band, later they renamed themselves the Neville Brothers. He continued a parallel solo career and in 1989 scored an international hit with Don't Know Much, a duet with Linda Ronstadt.