The Mighty Hannibal
The Mighty Hannibal
James Timothy Shaw, known as The Mighty Hannibal, was an American R&B, soul and funk singer, songwriter and record producer. Known for his showmanship, and outlandish costumes often incorporating a pink turban, several of his songs carried social or political themes. His biggest hit was "Hymn No. 5," a commentary on the effects of the Vietnam War on servicemen, which was banned on radio...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth9 August 1939
CountryUnited States of America
I always put dance stuff out because you have to work, man. You have to eat. You have to compromise sometimes to make it. I had to make sacrifices, and I had to raise my children.
If I'm talking to you, I can't see you, but I can see inside of you and what you're thinking. That's a mixed blessing.
Sometimes people don't like me because I'm too honest; I speak the truth.
It's not really a curse or anything that you're blind; it's really a blessing.
I was involved with the Nation of Islam. I wasn't doing no marching. I've been involved with the Nation for 50 years. Back in those days, they tried to label us as black Muslims. There are Muslims all over the world. It doesn't have to be black; it doesn't matter what color he is.