Gwen McCrae, Legendary Soul Singer, Passes Away At 81

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The voice of Gwen McCrae appeared as a sample in several hits. Now the American vocal size 81-year-old has passed away. The post Gwen McCrae: Soul-Icon deceased first appeared on Groove.

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Gwen McCrae, Legendary Soul Singer, Passes Away At 81

Gwen McCrae, who scored several hits on the R&B and dance charts, has passed away. She was 81. According to the Miami Herald, McCraw died at a care facility in North Miami Beach.  Joe Stone, son of TK Records co-founder Henry Stone, confirmed her passing in an official statement. “Gwen was an amazing singer. She really did help to shape hip-hop and dance music with her energetic soulful voice and Henry Stone’s pioneering and visionary contributi…

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On February 21 the queen of what is known as rare groove, one of the great voices of a disco infused with funk, Gwen McCrae. The legacy of this powerful and rocky voice will forever remain engraved in the history of Miami Sound and TK Records. Back on a crazy career and a full life. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Gwen McCrae is bottled in the gospel between The Mighty Clouds of Joy and James Cleveland. From her five siblings, she is the only one to…

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​Beloved disco and soul singer Gwen McCrae has died aged 81

McCrae was best known for smash hits including ‘Keep The Fire Burning’ and ‘Rockin’ Chair’Continue reading...

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Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies At Age 81

70s Soul and Disco singer Gwen McCrae has died at the age of 81. Gwen’s biggest hit was ‘Rockin’ Chair’ in 1975. It reached no 9 on the Billboard chart. Her husband George McCrae had a no 1 hit worldwide with ‘Rock Your Baby’. Gwen was the first person to release ‘Always On My Mind’. The song was later covered by Elvis Presley in the 70s and Pet Shop Boys in the 80s. Gwen released her last song ‘Now I Found Love’ in 2010. In 2012, she had a stro…

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Soul and Disco Vocalist Gwen McCrae Dies at Age 81

Gwen McCrae's discography includes hits like "Rockin' Chair," "Always On My Mind," and "Funky Sensation." The post Soul and Disco Vocalist Gwen McCrae Dies at Age 81 appeared first on EDM Identity.