Bobby Henderson Powell (born July 25, 1943) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and pianist.
Reviewer Colin Larkin commented on his single "I'm Gonna Leave You", "which with its stinging blues guitar and a shouting gospel chorus ranked as one of the funkiest, most down-home soul records in history.
"[4] Powell continued to record for Whit, releasing a string of singles through the late 1960s in a style similar to Clarence Carter,[3] and had his final chart entry in 1971 with his version of Baby Washington's hit, "The Bells" (number 45 R&B).
In the mid-1970s he moved to the Hep' Me label in New Orleans, and continued to release singles for the remainder of the decade.
[4] As of 2016, Powell makes occasional appearances performing gospel music in Baton Rouge.