A gifted and powerful vocalist whose talent far outstripped his fame, Carl Hall made a name for himself as a gospel and soul singer as well as a performer on the legitimate stage. Carl Hall was born and raised in the West End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hall's hesitance to discuss his age means no one is certain about his birthday), and got his start in music singing in church, as well as performing with choral groups at Herron Hill Junior High and Schenley High School. After graduating from high school, Hall was recruited by the Raymond Rasberry Singers, an Ohio-based gospel...