Betty Wright
American singer (1953-2020)
Bessie Regina Norris (December 21, 1953 – May 10, 2020),[1][2] better known by her stage name Betty Wright,[3] was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter and background vocalist. She became famous in the 1970s with hits such as "Clean Up Woman" and "Tonight Is the Night".
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| Birth name | Bessie Regina Norris |
| Born | December 21, 1953 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 2020 (aged 66) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1956–2020 |
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Wright was born in Miami, Florida. Wright died of endometrial cancer on May 10, 2020 in Miami. She was 66.[3]
References change
- ↑ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 306. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ↑ Fuster, Jeremy (May 10, 2020). "Betty Wright, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies at 66". The Wrap. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Gospel Pioneer Dies At 85". Archived from the original on September 5, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
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