I swear it seems like every Christmas Day, a major entertainer passes. I remember like it was yesterday back in 2006 when James Brown passed on Christmas Day because I was listening to WPGC 95.5 in Washington D.C. via AOL Radio and they announced he passed on air while playing Christmas music. Now, while listening to WPGC's sister station, WVEE "V-103", in Atlanta they announced during their Quiet Storm on Sunday night that Teena Marie had died in her sleep sometime between Christmas Day and the 26th. It seems like we have reached a time when a number of the "old school" musicians are passing away at a rapid pace. ***SIGH***
Her music was legendary with "Fire & Desire" with the late Rick James to "Lovergirl", "Ooo La La La" to my all time favorite "Square Biz".
Rest in peace, Ms. Marie. I will miss you and your soul-funk music, the Queen of Ivory Soul. You were also one of the few non-black soul artists that gain my respect and admiration for your tenacity music making.
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