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Also Known As Arthel Lane Watson
Born March 3, 1923 • North Carolina
Died May 29, 2012 (aged 89) • Winston-Salem • North Carolina
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2002) • Grammy Award (1990) • Grammy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1974) • Grammy Award (1973)

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