Peabo Bryson's music career through iconic songs and Disney moments
Updated June 2, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET
Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson's career has ranged from soul hits to Disney classics.
Bryson, who died June 2 at age 75, was known for iconic Disney duets "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle, which won Grammys for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals in 1993 and 1994, respectively.
Look back at photos from his storied career, starting with this studio portrait taken in 1977.
Gilles Petard, RedfernsBryson, who died June 2 at age 75, was known for iconic Disney duets "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle, which won Grammys for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals in 1993 and 1994, respectively.
Look back at photos from his storied career, starting with this studio portrait taken in 1977.
A suave Peabo Bryson, seated for a portrait in 1975.
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Peabo Bryson onstage in New York in August 1980.
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Natalie Cole and Peabo Bryson perform “What You Won't Do For Love” at the 1980 American Music Awards.
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Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson performed their hit duet "Beauty and the Beast" at the 1992 World Music Awards ceremony in Monaco, May 14, 1992.
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Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion pose in the 20th annual American Music Awards press room at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 25, 1993.
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Regina Belle and Peabo Bryson performed their Grammy Award-winning Disney duet, "A Whole New World" from the "Aladdin" soundtrack, on Soul Train in 1993.
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Peabo Bryson performs live at the taping of the 3rd annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest in Los Angeles on Nov. 20, 2000.
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Peabo Bryson performs at the the 6th annual Grand Gala at Muhammad Ali Center on May 5, 2007, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Peabo Bryson is interviewed at the 10th annual Jazz in the Gardens: Celebrating 10 Years of Great Music at Sun Life Stadium on March 21, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Peabo Bryson with the Jacksonville Symphony closed out the the Jacksonville Jazz Festival on the Swingin' Stage on May 22, 2015.
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Peabo Bryson attends the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 28th annual Awards Gala on Nov. 21, 2016, in Washington, D.C.
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Peabo Bryson performs onstage during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 28th annual Awards Gala on Nov. 21, 2016, in Washington, DC.
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Jaymee Rodriguez and Peabo Bryson perform onstage during the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 28th annual Awards Gala on Nov. 21, 2016, in Washington, DC.
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Peabo Bryson performs during the Golden Touch tour at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom on April 12, 2025, in Warren, Michigan.
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A Peabo Bryson mural in Unity Park in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sept 23, 2024.
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