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Al Jarreau

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (March 12, 1940-February 12, 2017)
    Recorded 'We're In This Love Together,' 'Roof Garden' and 'Mornin''
    Sang theme to the 1980s television show 'Moonlighting'

Why he might be annoying:

    He made ridiculously contorted faces when he sang.
    His initial success occurred in Europe.
    His singing is a prime example of 'quiet storm'--smooth (boring), jazzy soul tunes.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Prior to his musical success, he pursued a career in social work.
    In 1996, he appeared as the 'Teen Angel' in the Broadway musical 'Grease!'
    He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 19 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 24 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 72 Votes: 56.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 40.62% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 74 Votes: 59.46% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 141 Votes: 43.97% Annoying