Gregory Abbott

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Gregory Joel Abbott (born April 2, 1954) is an American singer, musician, composer and producer.

Although he continues to record to date, he is best known for his singles in the mid-1980s including his platinum single, "Shake You Down", from his 1986 debut album.

Early life

Abbott was born in Harlem, New York. Abbott's parents were from Venezuela and Antigua. During his early years, Abbott's mother taught him how to play piano and encouraged him to develop vocally. Before his career as a musician, Abbott studied psychology at University of California, Berkeley, and creative writing at Stanford; where he won a Wallace Stegner fellowship. Before becoming a musician, Abbott taught as a professor of English at the University of California, Berkeley.

One of Abbott's first opportunities in his studio was an album for an independent record label, which gave him the opportunity to do a duet with Whitney Houston. Continuing on, Abbott produced for the group EQ on Atlantic Records. In 1986, Abbott released his first solo album, Shake You Down. The title track for the album was a success, going platinum and topping the Billboard Hot 100. The album's second single, "I Got the Feelin' (It's Over)", reached Number 5 on the R&B chart. On the strength of its singles, the album reached platinum status and earned Abbott several awards.

Internationally, Abbott has also had success, winning first prize at the Tokyo Music Festival. The title track of his second album, "I'll Prove It to You", which was released in 1988, was featured on a Japanese movie soundtrack. In Belgium, he performed with Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Over the years much of his new music has been released via his own Mojo Man Entertainment label. Abbott has continued with his R&B sound, but he added a Caribbean influence to his 1996 album One World! In 2011, an album entitled Drop Your Mask was released. Abbott continues to release singles including a smooth jazz song "Chill" featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright.

Abbott was married to American singer Freda Payne from 1976 until 1979. Their son, Gregory Joel Abbott, Jr., was born in 1977.

Personal life

Abbott was married to American singer Freda Payne from 1976 until 1979. Their son, Gregory Joel Abbott, Jr., was born in 1977.

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Music career

An album for an independent record label gave Abbott's first shot in his studio, allowing him the opportunity to perform a duet with Whitney Houston. Abbott also worked on Atlantic Records for the group EQ. Shake You Down, Abbott's first solo album, was released in 1986. The album's title track was a hit, going platinum and topping the Billboard Hot 100. "I Got the Feeling" (It's Over) the album's second single, "I Got the Feelin' (It's Over), debuted at number 5 on the R&B chart. The album debuted platinum on its singles and has been coveted by Abbott multiple awards.

Abbott has also had success internationally, winning the first prize at the Tokyo Music Festival. "I'll Prove It to You," his second album, was released in 1988, was featured on a Japanese film soundtrack. He appeared with Princess Stephanie of Monaco in Belgium. A majority of his new music has appeared on his own Mojo Man Entertainment label over the years. Abbott has retained his R&B sound, but his 1996 album One World added a Caribbean touch. In 2011, Drop Your Mask was released. Abbott continues to release singles, including a smooth jazz song "Chill" starring saxophonist Gerald Albright.

Abbott was married to American singer Freda Payne from 1976 to 1979. Gregory Joel Abbott, Jr., their son, was born in 1977.

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