The Mighty Hannibal Quotes

The Mighty Hannibal — American Musician born on August 09, 1939, died on January 30, 2014

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... (wikipedia)

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.

It's not really a curse or anything that you're blind; it's really a blessing.

Sometimes people don't like me because I'm too honest; I speak the truth.

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.

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.

The Mighty Hannibal Quotes

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