Nappy Brown
Napoleon Brown Goodson Culp, known professionally as Nappy Brown, was an
American R&B singer born on October 12, 1929, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Raised by his foster parents after his mother's death, Brown began his career
singing gospel music before transitioning to R&B. In 1954, he secured a
recording contract with Savoy Records, launching his successful music career
with early hits like "Don't Be Angry" which went to number 2 and 10 on the R&B
charts in 1955, respectively. Brown's distinctive style, marked by wide vibrato
and melisma, made him a notable figure in the R&B s...
