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Gamble and Huff 'Shocked, Deeply Saddened' by Teena Marie's Death
- Posted on Dec 27th 2010 3:45AM by Georgette Cline
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"We're shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Teena Marie," the statement reads. "She was one of the most memorable, soulful and unique R&B vocalists to come out of Motown. We send our condolences to Teena's family, the entire Motown family and of course, our dear friend Berry Gordy."
Gamble and Huff know talent like Teena Marie's when they see it. The music industry veterans lay claim to having produced and written over 3,000 songs in a 35-year time span. For their work, they've been inducted into five music Hall of Fames, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They're noted for such hits as Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' 'If You Don't Know Me By Now,' the O'Jays' 'Love Train' and Dee Dee Warwick's 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me,' among others.
Teena Marie's body was found by her daughter, Alia Rose, inside the bedroom of her home, according to renowned drummer Sheila E., who took to Twitter to announce the news. The 54-year-old songstress reportedly had suffered from seizures prior to her passing.
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Lloyd
One of the funkiest and most soulful white woman I ever heard. You will be missed T. Thank you for sharing your god given talents with the world.Many thanks for the greatest dance grooves ever and quite a few killer slow jams.May the good lord bless you and keep you in his care eternally.My deepest sympathy to your family may your faith keep you strong.
January 26 2011 at 8:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
niecey
Before the "mariah carey's,christina's'leonna lewis's there was "TEENA MARIE"!Who will go down in history,as one of "the" most soulful female singers of our time.
R.I.P.
LADY T.
Steve
Still have the 12'' LP of 'I need your lovin' by this lady,it's a true disco classic.What a shame about her un-timely death.
December 28 2010 at 5:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
kenkenhawley
I saw Teena twice, 1979 ans 1981. Both very memorable concerts. Not only did she have an amazing voice, she also had that very rare thing, "Stage Presence"! Sad loss for anyone who grew up in the 70's / 80's.
December 28 2010 at 5:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Lynn
What an amazing lady and an incredible voice! first heard her in 1970's growing up in Liverpool UK ..and was blown away with this new funky sound via Rick James and his Street Songs album." Fire and Desire" one of my all time favorite love songs and as rick is waiting for her in heaven it is our loss and heavens gain rest in peace and THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC x x x x
December 28 2010 at 5:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
weskirk1
Yes she is a legend, just not so well known here in
the U.K.One has to be that little bit older to
remember her, she had a great voice.
My condolences to all.
wes
Wayne
1 reply to Wayne's comment
Wow-what a terrible video.I have been a musician all my life but I have never ever heard of this person. To be honest, if she had any talent, you would never know it from this video.This is sooo bad!
December 28 2010 at 1:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
weskirk1
Yes WAYNE.
This is not a pro/ video as you can see
and does not do her justice, at all.
This video should not have been shown,
as it is an insult, too her real talent.
wes
Cee Lace
I loved Tina Marie's voice. she was a very powerful and touching singer.
She was a very talented singer. She sang with an energy which travelled to you, whether she sang a ballad or any type of song.
She could bring out a person's emotion when she sang. She made a positive contribution to the music world, has she sang love.
God bless you for sharing your talent, i will keep listening to you Tina.
xx
Serenity
Lady T will truly be missed. Iconic, and a truly all rounded talented singer/musician. She certainly played a huge part of my teenaged years, and she'll go down as one of music's legends.
December 27 2010 at 7:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
joy
I was raised on Motown and I CAN say that she is one of the best singers to has ever come out of it. My parents had a "reel-to-reel" of the Temptations, Tammy Terrell, Dionne Warwick, the Three Degrees, and the Supremes, the Ojays, Stevie Wonder, etc. Mowtown has definitely produced some of the best music ever.
December 27 2010 at 6:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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