TEENA MARIE (Mary Christine Brockert)
March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010
A bright light has gone out today. Legendary singer, song-writer, musician and producer Teena Marie, has passed away. Reportedly, she had been feeling fine but passed away in her sleep last night at her home in Pasadena, CA. She was 54.
Born Christine Marie Brockert to a Portuguese father and French mother, Teena’s big vocals and R&B tone come form her godmother. She was a native of California and raised in the predominantly African American enclave (Oakwood) in West LA. She attended Venice High School in LA.
Christine changed her name to Teena Marie in the 1970’s and was discovered shortly there after by Berry Gordy. Teena worked with many singers but was probably best known for duets with Rick James (who also sufferered an early death at 56 back in 2004.
Teena has one child, a daughter (Alia Rose) stage name - Rose LeBeau (also a singer).
I, for one, am stunned and saddened by this news. I have a large collection of music by Teena Marie and have used her songs as background for slideshows I have posted on this blog. Her favorite album was Irons in the Fire (1980) which she wrote and produced. It was one of my favorites too.
Lady Tee Rest In Peace. You will be missed
I'm Just Sayin
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We love you Teena!
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