THE MIGHTY HANNIBAL

(James Timothy Shaw)


The Mighty Hannibal
The Mighty Hannibal
  • Born: August 9, 1939
  • Died: January 30, 2014
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer

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.