Don Covay Death
Don passed away on January 30, 2015 at the age of 76.
When did Don Covay die?
January 30, 2015How old was Don Covay when died?
76
Don Covay Birthday and Date of Death
Don Covay was born on March 24, 1938 and died on January 30, 2015. Don was 76 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 24, 1938
Date of Death: January 30, 2015
Age at Death: 76
Don Covay - Biography
Donald James Randolph (March 24, 1936 – January 31, 2015), better known by his stage name Don Covay, was an American R&B, rock and roll and soul singer and songwriter most active from the 1950s to the 1970s. His most successful recordings included "Mercy, Mercy" (1964), "See-Saw" (1965), and "It's Better To Have (And Don't Need)" (1974). Other songs written by Covay included "Pony Time", a US #1 hit for Chubby Checker, and "Chain of Fools", a Grammy-winning song for Aretha Franklin. He received a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1994.
