West End in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Donny Hathaway

Born October 1, 1945

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018

1. Donny Hathaway Marker

Inscription. Soul singer Donny Hathaway grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Vashon High School in 1963. Already an accomplished producer, composer and musician, in 1970 he released the album "Everything Is Everything," which included the R&B hit "The Ghetto." Hathaway released two outstanding studio albums in the next three years, as well as "Donny Hathaway Live" and an album of Duets, "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway." He collaborated frequently with Flack, and the duo earned two Top 10 Hits: 1973's Grammy-winning "Where Is the Love" and 1978's "The Closer I Get to You." Admired by generations of fans and fellow musicians, Donny Hathaway's influence on Soul, R&B and Pop music far outweighed his relatively brief recording career.

Erected 2013 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1945.

Location. 38° 39.326′ N, 90° 17.894′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It

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is in West End. It is on Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6165 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Hampton (here, next to this marker); T Bone Burnett (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Keckley (a few steps from this marker); Isley Brothers (a few steps from this marker); Kurt Warner (within shouting distance of this marker); Jenifer Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedric the Entertainer (within shouting distance of this marker); The 5th Dimension (within shouting distance of this

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marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

More about this marker. Marker was originally across the street.

Regarding Donny Hathaway. Hathaway, born in Chicago, died on January 13, 1979 in New York City (ruled as a suicide). Rev. Jesse Jackson conducted his funeral in St. Louis. Hathaway is buried at Lake Charles Park Cemetery in Bel Nor, Missouri, which is just outside St. Louis city limits.

Also see . . . Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto (YouTube.com, 7 min.). (Submitted on October 17, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Photo 1. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.