Howard Tate RIP ?

[jsmith]

Its being reported [[by a couple of sources) that Howard Tate has passed away.
I really hope it isn't so but fear the news is correct.
After years away from the music biz during which he took on his personal demons & went back to the church, a while back he got back into recording. He once more worked with Jerry Ragavoy & the 2 guys came over to the UK to promote Howard's[[then) new album.
I caught Howard's record promotion show at a London club and was mightily impressed with him. After the show, I got to chat with him and a more grounded / humble man you couldn't have wished to meet. Also chatted with Jerry Ragavoy that night, which will remain in my memory for a very very long time.
Thanks for the pleasure you brought into my life, Howard. R.I.P.

[robb_k]

"Half A Man" goes on in my head much of the time.

[heikki]

Hi!

Jerry Ragovoy on Howard Tate in 2003 at
www.soulexpress.net/howardtate.htm

Best regards
Heikki

[mr soul]

Tragic news...in my book Howard Tate was one of the all time great his "Get It While You Can" Album is virtually peerless...every track is an absolute delight.

Condolences to family & friends

Howard Tate R.I.P

[the_classic_master]

"Half A Man" goes on in my head much of the time.

i agree, robb! that is my favorite, should've been a smash!

[Doug-Morgan]

I haven't been able to find any third party confirmation, but Wikipedia says he passed away yesterday from complications of leukemia.

[mark speck]

I sincerely hope it's not true...this guy was one of the singers that soul connoisseurs like myself just love...

Best,

Mark

[tom_moulton]

I am truly sorry to hear that. Ain't Nobody Home will always be one of my favorite soul records RIP Mr. Tate

[sunshineonacloudyday]

An extraordinary singer with a unique style and range rarely heard today. Thank you, and rest in peace Howard Tate.

[jsmith]

Eli Paperboy Reed's tribute to Howard ...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-fzjmUbDE4

[randy_russi]

I saw Howard Tate perform in Sept. 1966 on a big R&B bill --Joe Tex, Mary Wells, Lee Dorsey, Barbara Lewis, Pigmeat
Markham, the Van Dykes, William Bell, all backed by Clyde Williams Orchestra in Orlando, FL. Howard's hit at the
time, "Ain't Nobody Home".

[arrr&bee]

Ain't nobody home is one of the greatest soul classics of all time sung by one of the greatest soulmen of all time mr. Howard tate...r.i.p.

[ollie]

Yeah he was the Soul Man with the right voice and feel to the music.
Half A Man, Stop!, You're Looking Good, & Ain't Nobody Home, are classic recordings.
R.I.P. Howard Tate

[Koach]

My condolences go out to his loved ones.