This is FRESH AIR. Arthur Conley was Otis Redding's protege, his special project, and had a number of hits before mysteriously disappearing. Our rock historian Ed Ward has uncovered what he can about ...

Arthur Conley, 57, a 1960s R&B; singer best known for the 1967 hit “Sweet Soul Music” whose lyrics salute some of his vocal heroes, including manager and mentor Otis Redding, died Monday at his home ...

Arthur Elwood Conley Born in Huntington, West Virginia, November 14, 1943 died in Oakland, California August 26, 2003 at the age of 59. Survived by Son, Todd Conley and Daughter Stacy Conley of ...

ARTHUR CONLEY, SR., 74, of LR, departed this life April 3, 2023. He is preceded in death by parents, Ira and Earnestine Conley; stepson, Daniel Johnson; sisters ...

Singer Conley had a number of hits before disappearing in the '70s, a few years after his mentor Redding died in a plane crash. So where did he go? To Europe, where he changed his name.

ARTHUR ELWOOD CONLEY Born in Huntington, West Virginia on November 14, 1943, to Woodrow and Angeline (Gillam) Conley, passed away in Oakland, CA, August 26, 2003 at the age of 59. Survived by son, ...