Post by LogAKAlly <3'n Keef on Dec 26, 2010 21:20:02 GMT -5
LOS ANGELES ( KTLA) A source close to the family of Teena Marie says the Grammy-nominated R&B singer, song-writer and producer has died. She was 54 years old.
Details of her passing are not readily available.
Marie was best known for her work with the late funk legend Rick James. Marie was signed to Motown in 1976 and was one of the most successful white artists to record for the label.
Born Marie Christine Brockert, Teena Marie rose to prominence in the late 70s and 80s.
She released 13 studio albums, six of which went platinum on the US R&B chart. Two of her albums went platinum, and six altogether were gold.
Marie's biggest hit came in 1984 with her single 'Lovergirl,' which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
RIP - You are and will always be a legend with a voice unlike any other...
you're free.
Details of her passing are not readily available.
Marie was best known for her work with the late funk legend Rick James. Marie was signed to Motown in 1976 and was one of the most successful white artists to record for the label.
Born Marie Christine Brockert, Teena Marie rose to prominence in the late 70s and 80s.
She released 13 studio albums, six of which went platinum on the US R&B chart. Two of her albums went platinum, and six altogether were gold.
Marie's biggest hit came in 1984 with her single 'Lovergirl,' which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
RIP - You are and will always be a legend with a voice unlike any other...
you're free.
