Teena Marie
American soul and R&B singer (1956–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), known professionally as Teena Marie, was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. She was known by her childhood nickname Tina[2] before taking the stage name Teena Marie and later acquired the nickname Lady T,[3] given to her by her collaborator and friend Rick James.
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Birth name | Mary Christine Brockert |
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Born | (1956-03-05)March 5, 1956 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 2010(2010-12-26) (aged 54) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1964–2010 |
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Website | teenamarie |
She was known for her distinctive soprano vocals,[4][5][6] which caused many listeners to believe she was black.[7] Her success in R&B and soul music, and loyalty to these genres earned her the title Ivory Queen of Soul. She played rhythm guitar, keyboards, and congas. Teena Marie was a 4 time Grammy Award nominee.