From American Songwriter · Erinn Callahan · · 1m
Sam Brown's 62nd Birthday
Sam Brown, the blue-eyed soul singer who backed George Harrison and Pink Floyd, scores a top 5 hit with her solo work.
In brief
Sam Brown, the blue-eyed soul singer who backed George Harrison and Pink Floyd, scores a top 5 hit with her solo work. Sam Brown, born October 7, 1964, released a top 5 hit 'Stop!' in 1988 after backing George Harrison and Pink Floyd. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Sam Brown's Birthday
Sam Brown was born on October 7, 1964, in Stratford, East London, England.
Blue-Eyed Soul Singer
Brown is a blue-eyed soul and jazz singer proficient on piano and ukulele.
Top 5 Hit
Her single 'Stop!' peaked at number four on the UK charts and reached top five in multiple countries.
Backing for Pink Floyd
Brown sang backing vocals on Pink Floyd's 1994 album The Division Bell and their 1995 live album Pulse.
George Harrison Collaboration
Brown worked as a backing vocalist for George Harrison, Adam Ant, Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, David Gilmour, and Pink Floyd.
Career Milestone
Brown released her debut solo album Stop! in 1988 after signing with A&M Records in 1986.
The short version
Sam Brown, born October 7, 1964, released a top 5 hit 'Stop!' in 1988 after backing George Harrison and Pink Floyd.
