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Phillip Ingram

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The Resume

    (July 11, 1958- )
    Born in Akron, Ohio
    Brother of James Ingram
    Founding member of Switch (1976-82)
    With Switch recorded 'There'll Never Be,' 'I Wanna Be Closer,' 'Best Beat in Town,' 'I Call Your Name,' 'Love Over and Over Again,' 'Don't Take My Love Away,' 'I Do Love You,' 'You and I,' and 'Call on Me'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a devout Jehovah's Witness.
    He career peak still had him in his brother's shadow.
    He signed with shameless self-promoter Berry Gordy's Motown label (which yielded short-term gains but not long-term success).

Why he might not be annoying:

    His debut 'Switch' album went platinum, reaching Number 37 on the Billboard 100.
    Nine of his singles charted either on the Billboard 100 or the R&B 100 between 1978 and 1982.
    Ne-Yo sampled 'I Call Your Name' in his song 'It Just Ain't Right.'
    He helped to make Teena Marie (pictured) a star in the R&B genre via Switch.
    He sung and recorded for television and radio commercials into the 2020s.
    He's also performed backup vocals for animated movies 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Prince of Egypt,' and 'Shrek.'

Credit: BoyWiththeGreenHair


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying