Gwen McCrae
(1943-2025)
American soul musician and singer
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Gwendolyn Patricia McCrae (née Mosley, December 21, 1943 – February 21, 2025) was an American singer, best known for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair". Known in the music industry as the "Queen of Rare Groove", McCrae's gospel, soul, disco and funk vocals have been heavily sampled by industry leaders in dance music including Cassius, Madlib, Lady Gaga, Avicii, Mobb Deep amongst others. McCrae had hits in both the U.S.A. and Europe and was particularly successful in Europe. She performed regularly until 2012.
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Gwen Mosely 21 December 1943 Pensacola, Florida, USA
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21 February 2025 (aged 81)
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| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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