Soul legend Gwen McCrae passes away at 81

Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies at 81, Days After R&B Legend Jerry Butler Passes at 85

Soul-funk singer Gwen McCrae, known for hits like “Rockin’ Chair” and “Funky Sensation,” passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 81. Celebrated for her lasting impact on soul and disco, McCrae’s music influenced generations. Her passing came just days after the death of three-time Grammy nominee and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Butler, a leading soul singer of the 1960s, who died at 85. Nicknamed the “Ice Man,” Butler had numerous hits, includin…

Soul legend Gwen McCrae passes away at 81

Gwen McCrae, The Soul Singer Best-Known For Rockin’ Chair, Dies at Age 81 Gwen McCrae, the legendary soul and disco singer best known for her hits Rockin’ Chair and Funky Sensation, has passed away at the age of 81. The Florida-born artist, who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012, leaves behind an enduring legacy in the world of R&B, soul, and disco music. Her influence spans decades, from the 1970s through today, with her music remaining bel…

Soul & Disco Singer Gwen McCrae Reportedly Passes Away at 81

Gwen McCrae, who scored a #1 R&B hit in 1975 with "Rockin' Chair," has reportedly passed away at the age of 81.

R.I.P. soul and disco star Gwen McCrae

(February 21, 2025) It has been a difficult start to 2025, and it just got more challenging, as we sadly pass on the news of the death of soul and disco star Gwen McCrae. She was 81. Florida born singer Gwen McCrae is popularly known for the 1975 smash “Rockin’ Chair,” but the deep voiced singer recorded regularly for decades and amassed a loyal following in both the US and Europe for her dance-oriented material and her expressive vocals. McCrae…