1. Aaron Neville has performed the United States national anthem at the Super Bowl on two occasions, including a 2006 rendition alongside Aretha Franklin and Dr John.
28 Facts About Aaron Neville
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Aaron Neville contributed to notable compilations such as Rhythm, Country and Blues and The Bodyguard soundtrack.
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Aaron Neville released his first solo album since the late 1960s in 1986 with the independent release Orchid in The Storm.
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In 1989, Aaron Neville teamed up with Linda Ronstadt on the album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind which included four duets by the pair.
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Aaron Neville followed the album up with another platinum seller Aaron Neville's Soulful Christmas.
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Aaron Neville recorded a version of "I Fall to Pieces", a major crossover hit for Patsy Cline originally released in 1961, with Trisha Yearwood that resulted in Aaron Neville and Yearwood winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.
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The album saw Aaron Neville covering selections from the Great American Songbook, including another Ronstadt duet "The Very Thought of You".
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Aaron Neville went to Austin to visit his friend Clifford Antone, then moved to Nashville.
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Aaron Neville performed Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927" on NBC's A Concert for Hurricane Relief on September 2,2005, and "A Change is Gonna Come" at the New York benefit concert From the Big Apple to the Big Easy.
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However, the band, including Aaron Neville, returned for the 2008 Jazzfest, which returned to its traditional seven-day format for the first time since Katrina.
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Aaron Neville then moved back to New Orleans area, to the nearby city of Covington.
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Aaron Neville signed to SonyBMG's new Burgundy Records label in late 2005 and recorded an album of songs by Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke and others for Bring It On Home.
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The album, produced by Stewart Levine, features collaborations between Aaron Neville and Chaka Khan, Mavis Staples, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Art Aaron Neville, and others.
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Aaron Neville's career has included work for television, movies and sporting events.
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Aaron Neville sang the United States national anthem in the movie The Fan starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes.
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Aaron Neville sang the anthem at the WWF's SummerSlam 1993 and at WCW's Spring Stampede 1994.
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Aaron Neville has twice performed the anthem at the Super Bowl.
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Aaron Neville returned to the event at Super Bowl XL in 2006, performing alongside Aretha Franklin and Dr John on keyboards, in a performance that was widely praised and served as a tribute to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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On October 27,2006, Aaron Neville made a guest appearance on an episode of the soap opera The Young and the Restless.
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Aaron Neville sang "Stand by Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine", from his album, Bring It On Home.
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Aaron Neville was the featured artist for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the University of Memphis Centennial Concert September 30,2011, at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.
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That year, Aaron Neville toured New Zealand with The Blind Boys of Alabama and Mavis Staples.
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In May 2021, the 80-year old Aaron Neville announced his retirement from touring, but said he may still record albums or perform occasionally for special events or festivals.
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Aaron Neville got his facial tattoo when he was 16 years old.
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Aaron Neville married Joel Roux Aaron Neville on January 10,1959.
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In 2008, during a People magazine photo shoot, Aaron Neville met photographer Sarah Ann Friedman.
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Aaron Neville is Catholic, with a devotion to St Jude, to whom he has credited his success and survival.
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Aaron Neville wears a St Jude Medal as a left earring.