R&B Diva Teena Marie Dies at 54
R&B singer Teena Marie was found dead in her California home yesterday at the age of 54. Initial reports say she seems to have died in her sleep from natural causes.
Teena Marie came on the scene as a protege to the late Rick James in 1979. The duo recorded Fire and Desire which ultimately became a classic among love songs. During her music career Teena Marie released thirteen albums and six went platinum. Her hit singles include Need Your Lovin', Behind the Groove, Casanova Brown, and Ooo La La La.
Born Mary Christine Brockert, Teena Marie was nicknamed "Lady Tee." The self-proclaimed "Ivory Queen of Soul" said she developed a love for soul music at a very young age. Her white skin was of no significance to black audiences who loved her for her music.
The R&B diva has one teenage daughter, an aspiring singer who sometimes joined her mother onstage. Lady T will be greatly missed.
Teena Marie came on the scene as a protege to the late Rick James in 1979. The duo recorded Fire and Desire which ultimately became a classic among love songs. During her music career Teena Marie released thirteen albums and six went platinum. Her hit singles include Need Your Lovin', Behind the Groove, Casanova Brown, and Ooo La La La.
Born Mary Christine Brockert, Teena Marie was nicknamed "Lady Tee." The self-proclaimed "Ivory Queen of Soul" said she developed a love for soul music at a very young age. Her white skin was of no significance to black audiences who loved her for her music.
The R&B diva has one teenage daughter, an aspiring singer who sometimes joined her mother onstage. Lady T will be greatly missed.
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