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Maurice Williams, ‘Stay’ Singer and the Zodiacs Frontman, Dies at 86

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Diego Ramos Bechara editor Maurice Williams, the lead singer of Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs and the songwriter behind their 1960 hit “Stay,” died Aug.

6, according to an announcement from the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. He was 86. Born on April 26, 1938, in Lancaster, S.C., Williams was a prominent figure in the American doo-wop scene of the second half of the 20th century.

He began his musical journey early, forming his first group, the Royal Charms, during high school. This group would eventually become Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs.

Williams is best known for the 1960 hit song “Stay,” which he originally wrote as a teenager and performed with The Zodiacs.

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