Latimore's Legacy Lives On | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A true R&B and blues titan has passed, leaving behind a legacy that shook the charts and soulful hearts. Benjamin William Lattimore, known as Latimore, died at 86 — but his voice? Still echoing. His 1974 anthem “Let’s Straighten It Out” didn’t just hit No. 1, it redefined a sound for generations. From his 1973 cover of “Stormy Monday” to his final album in 2013, he poured raw emotion into every note, earning 13 chart-toppers and 27 albums. Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017, his masterful keyboard skills and soaring vocals paved the way for countless artists. The music lives on —…