Just seen that former Parliament & Brainstorm singer Belita Woods had died of heart failure.
Very sad news.
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as the msm info below shows someone who's work touched many lives in many ways
Belita Woods is a former lead singer of late 70's R&B group, Brainstorm.Brainstorm had a disco hit in 1977 called "Lovin' Is Really My Game". Their follow-up album, 1978's Journey To The Light featured a more soul-funk sound, anchored by the album tracks "We're On Our Way Home" and "If You Ever Need To Cry".
Prior to joining Brainstorm, Woods had an early 70s Epic demo playing on Detroit urban radio called "I Just Love You" (considered a rare item for those who collect soul music), a soulful Denise LaSalle-ish groove. Also released the amazing, classic single "Magic Corner/ Grounded" on Detroit label Moira in 1967.
Started touring and recording with P-Funk All-Stars in 1992 which led to many....
Belita Karen Woods - October 23 1948 - May 14 2012
Youtube video clip below from 2004
top photo from flikr
credit
Belita Woods by Shannon J. Effinger, on Flickr
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