Gwen McCrae
Gwen McCrae | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gwen Mosley |
| Also known as | The Queen of Rare Groove |
| Born | December 21, 1943 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2025 (aged 81) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1969–2012 |
| Labels | |
Gwen McCrae (née Mosley, December 21, 1943 – February 21, 2025) was an American singer. She was best known for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair". She was known as the "Queen of Rare Groove". She performed regularly until 2012.[1]
In June 2012, McCrae had a stroke that left her partially paralyzed.[2][3] She died on February 21, 2025 at the age of 81.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Beloved disco and soul singer Gwen McCrae has died aged 81". Mixmag. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ↑ Rizik, Chris (May 5, 2007). "Gwen McCrae - Biography". SoulTracks. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Funky Sensation: An All-Star Benefit for Gwen McCrae". Time Out New York. August 9, 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "R.I.P. soul and disco star Gwen McCrae". Soul Tracks. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
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