Eric Mercury, Canada's 'Electric Black Man,' singer for 'Be Like Mike' campaign, dies

TORONTO — Eric Mercury's raw and soulful vocals pushed the boundaries of rock music so successfully that the late musician's 1969 solo debut "Electric Black Man" earned him the nickname of its title.

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