James Ingram Biography, Age, Songs, Death And Net worth.

James Ingram Biography

James Ingram (James Edward Ingram) was a two-time Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, record producer and instrumentalist born on 11th February 1952 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He died of brain cancer on 29th January 2019.

James began his professional singing career in the 1970s when he joined the group, Revelation Funk and at one point he even played for Ray Charles’ band. He was also one of the featured soloists for all-star choir that recorded the song; We Are the World’ in 1985. He sang parts between Kenny Rogers, Tina Turner, and Ray Charles.

James recorded several chart-toppers in the ’80s including his number 1 duet with Patti Austin, “Baby Come to Me”, as well as “Somewhere Out There” with Linda Ronstadt, “100 Ways” and “Just Once.”

James worked closely with Quincy Jones over the years he co-wrote Michael Jackson’s smash hit, “P.Y.T.” from the “Thriller” album with Quincy.

James won two Grammy’s over his career for his duet with Michael McDonald “Yah Mo B There” and another for “100 Ways.”

James Ingram Age

James was born on 11th February 1952, at the time of his death he was 66 years old.

James Ingram Family | James Ingram Parents

James was born to Alistine Wilson Ingram (died in 2001) and Henry Ingram Sr. (died in 2002). His father was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. James once said in an interview that his family attended church three times a week and he joined the choir to stop his mother from pinching him when he was talking. James has four siblings.

James Ingram Brother

James older brother, Henry Ingram, is a retired minister and speech pathologist.

James Ingram Wife | James Ingram Debra Robinson

Ingram married his wife, Debra Robinson, in 1975. During a 2010 interview, James said that he sang for Debra on a daily basis. “I sing to her on a daily basis. Whatever’s on the radio.” The article, where the interview is written, says that Ingram went on to sing, “What’s it all about, Debbie?” to the tune of the “Alfie” theme song.

James Ingram Children

James and his wife Debra have six children together: Jasmine, Jash, Jahnee, Jiaya, and Jason Ingram. Their son Jash Ingram is a producer and musician. He produced music for Debbie Allen’s son, Thump Nixon.

James Ingram Daughter

James daughter Jiaya Ingram – Thomas is a self proclaimed “Black Womanist, Intersectional Feminist with Sex-Positive Steelo, Vocal and Visual Artist.”

Jahnee Ingram on the other hand is a mother and together with her husband they focus on helping others. In a recent online post, she shard a photo of herself, her husband Castavius, and their son, after a long day of feeding homeless citizens outside of Faith Tabernacle Church in West Los Angeles, where she and her family reside.

James Ingram Albums

• 1983: It’s Your Night
• 1986: Never Felt So Good
• 1989: It’s Real
• 1993: Always You
• 2008: Stand

James Ingram Songs

• Just Once
• One Hundred Ways
• Baby, Come to Me
• How Do You Keep the Music Playing
• Part Animal
• Yah Mo B There
• There’s No Easy Way
• She Loves Me
• What About Me?
• It’s Your Night
• America
• Always
• I Just Can’t Let Go
• Never Felt So Good
• Somewhere Out There
• Better Way
• It’s Real
• I Wanna Come Back
• (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man
• The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)
• I Don’t Have the Heart
• When Was the Last Time the Music Made You Cry
• Where Did My Heart Go
• Get Ready
• Someone Like You
• The Day I Fall in Love
• I Don’t Want to Be Alone for Christmas (Unless I’m Alone with You)
• When You Love Someone
• Give Me Forever (I Do)
• Forever More (I’ll Be the One)

James Ingram Death | James Ingram Died | James Ingram Dead

James Ingram died on 29th January 2019 at the age of 66. The news about his death was shared via Twitter by Debbie Allen, Ingram’s friend, and creative partner.

Debbie Tweeted: “I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name.”

I have lost my dearest friend and creative partner James Ingram to the Celestial Choir. He will always be cherished, loved and remembered for his genius, his love of family and his humanity. I am blessed to have been so close. We will forever speak his name.❤️ pic.twitter.com/TDJfpbbJWa

— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) January 29, 2019

James Ingram Cause of Death | How did James Ingram Die

According to TMZ James died from a form of brain cancer.

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James Ingram Yoh Mo Be There

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