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About Me:
6 July 1949, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of Death
30 June 1995, New York City, New York, USA (suicide)
Birth Name
Phyllis Linda Hyman
Nickname
Queenie
Ms. Phyllis
Love Goddess
The Sophisticated Lady
Pepper
Red
Height
6' 2" (1.88 m)
Trade Mark
Fancy hats, large chandelier-sized earrings
Sometimes cried on cue in her songs.
Always performed without shoes
Trivia
She won a Theater World award for Best Newcomer for "Sophisticated Ladies".
Was a legal secretary before being discovered by Norman Connors.
Started her professional career with the group New Direction.
She died a few hours before she was due to perform at the Apollo Theater.
Suffered from bi-polar disorder (manic depression) in her later life, which led to her eventual suicide.
Hit #103 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1977 with "Loving You - Losing You" (Buddah 567)
Hit #101 on the Billboard Singles Charts in 1980 with "You Know How to Love Me" (Arista 0463)
After the group New Direction disbanded, she joined a Miami group called All The People.
She formed her own band Phyllis Hyman and the PH Factor before relocating to New York.
She worked with a Miami group called The Hondo Beat.
Left a suicide note before swallowing an overdose of sleeping pills on Memorial Day Weekend, 1995. At the time she was battling drug and alcohol addiction and weight gain. Ironically, she had just finished recording the song "I Refuse to Be Lonely."
She married her manager, Larry Alexander, in the late 1970s; their marriage and professional relationship lasted nearly ten years. Larry's brother was well-known jazz pianist Monty Alexander.
Once a fashion model.
She was considered for the role of Shug Avery in The Color Purple (1985).
Two of Phyllis' most important causes were AIDS and the plight of the homeless.
Was one of Bill Cosby's favorite singers and opening acts.
Her favorite cartoon character was Garfield the cat.
Once had to travel across town in a speeding New York City firetruck, sirens wailing, to make a matinee performance of "Sophisticated Ladies."
Is the third cousin of actor Earle Hyman.
Famous artists such as Roberta Flack, George Benson, Stevie Wonder and Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson would go out of their way to hear her perform.
Was a spokeswomen for Fashion Fair cosmetics in the 80s.
Her voice was featured on nationally heard jingles from Burger King, Red Lobster, American Airlines, Mastercard & Lysol to name but a few.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1981 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for her performance in the tribute to Duke Ellington, "Sophisticated Ladies," which ran from March 1, 1981 to January 2, 1983.
Was an excellent cook, and enjoyed cooking. Even had a couple of her recipes featured in Ebony Magazine.
Was the eldest of seven children.
She suffered from untreated bipolar disorder which ultimately led her to become alcohol and drug dependent.
Personal Quotes
"Be nice to take that thing home and put it on my wall - but you know it ain't even real. Just a record they spray-painted gold. But that's OK. I'll take this and be more than thrilled! I've been in the business long enough to collect a whole bunch of them suckers!" (on her album "Living All Alone" going gold)
"I guess I'm better off fat - than dead!" (on quitting smoking & gaining weight)
"I was pretty much a basket case for the first year - I didn't think I was that good. Then when the Tony nomination came through and I got the Theatre World Award - I really thought they gave it to me 'cause there was no-one else.." (on her Broadway debut)
"Oh, I'm a ballad queen for sure... I don't dig dance stuff very much but I seem to hit the charts with it. Go figure..." (on her material)
"You have to persevere...you will get as much out of this business as you put into it."
Just order me up a drink and a lot of food and I'm ready for the ride! ...on flying.
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Books:
Strength Of A Woman: The Phyllis Hyman Story" by Jason A. Michael
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