Sol Raye
Guyanese cabaret singer, composer and recording artist who moved to England in the 1960s
About Sol Raye
Lived 1946 – 2006 (aged 59–60). Sol Raye was a British singer, actor, television actor and film actor.
Neville Marshall-Corbin (1936 – 31 March 2006) was a Guyanese cabaret singer, composer and recording artist who moved to England in the 1960s and originally studied acting, performing with the English Stage Company. He was born in Christianburg, Guyana.
Raye came to England to learn acting, studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
His singing style was reflective of Nat King Cole. A nine-time winner of the British TV talent contest Opportunity Knocks, he recorded such popular songs as "Mona Lisa", "How Sweet It Is", and "Come Home Love" and toured widely with his cabaret tribute show to Cole.
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Who was Sol Raye?
Guyanese cabaret singer, composer and recording artist who moved to England in the 1960s
When was Sol Raye born?
Sol Raye was born in 1946 in Guyana.
When did Sol Raye die?
Sol Raye died on 31 March 2006 in London.
What was Sol Raye's occupation?
Sol Raye was a singer, actor, television actor and film actor.
What nationality was Sol Raye?
Sol Raye was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sol Raye. https://biography.guide/sol-raye/
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