Betty Davis

American funk and soul singer

Betty Davis (July 26, 1944 – February 9, 2022) was an American funk-soul singer, famous in the 1970s. She was married to Miles Davis.

Betty Davis
Birth nameBetty Mabry
Born(1944-07-26)July 26, 1944
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 9, 2022(2022-02-09) (aged 76)
Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresFunk, Soul
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter
Years active1973-1976
LabelsMPC

Davis died on February 9, 2022 at her home in Homestead, Pennsylvania from cancer at the age of 77.[1][2]

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  1. Kreps, Daniel (February 9, 2022). "Betty Davis, trailblazing queen of funk, dead at 77". Rolling Stone.
  2. Betty Davis, Singer-Songwriter Who Paved the Way for Boldly Sensual Funk in 1970s, Dies at 76

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