Hall was born in
Birmingham, Alabama, and reared in
Mobile, Alabama. He first gained notoriety in 1970 as the lead vocalist, saxophonist and harmonica player for Wet Willie. The band’s R&B-infused rock and roll style propelled its biggest hit, “
Keep On Smilin’,” into the Top 10 on the Billboard singles chart in 1974.[1]
Wet Willie released five albums with Capricorn Records before moving to the Epic label in 1977, where its singles “
Street Corner Serenade” and “
Weekend” charted in the Top 40.[1]
In 1980, Hall scored a solo hit with the single "I'm Happy that Love Has Found You" (US No. 27, AC #30). In May 1982, Hall peaked at No. 77 with the song "Fool for Your Love."
^Leavell, Chuck; Craig, J. Marshall (2004). Between Rock And A Home Place. Dry Branch, Georgia: Evergreen Arts. pp. 260–264.
ISBN0-86554-975-3. For the ending year, see Tunis, Walter (April 21, 1991).
"David Goldflies' jazz vision". Lexington Herald-Leader. pp. C1, C7 – via Newspapers.com.