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Soul legend Gwen McCrae passes away at 81

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Gwen McCrae, The Soul Singer Best-Known For Rockin’ Chair, Dies at Age 81 Gwen McCrae, the legendary soul and disco singer best known for her hits Rockin’ Chair and Funky Sensation, has passed away at the age of 81. The Florida-born artist, who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012, leaves behind an enduring legacy in the world of R&B, soul, and disco music. Her influence spans decades, from the 1970s through today, with her music remaining bel…
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Soul legend Gwen McCrae passes away at 81

Gwen McCrae, The Soul Singer Best-Known For Rockin’ Chair, Dies at Age 81 Gwen McCrae, the legendary soul and disco singer best known for her hits Rockin’ Chair and Funky Sensation, has passed away at the age of 81. The Florida-born artist, who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012, leaves behind an enduring legacy in the world of R&B, soul, and disco music. Her influence spans decades, from the 1970s through today, with her music remaining bel…

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Soul & Disco Singer Gwen McCrae Reportedly Passes Away at 81

Source: GAB Archive / Getty Gwen McCrae, the R&B and Disco singer best known for hits such as “Rockin’ Chair” and “Keep The Fire Burning” among others, has reportedly passed away at the age of 81. Soul music news website SoulTracks was the first to report the story. The cause of death is not known at press time. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL, McCrae started her career performing in local clubs as a teen. Eventually meeting and marrying fellow…

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R.I.P. soul and disco star Gwen McCrae

(February 21, 2025) It has been a difficult start to 2025, and it just got more challenging, as we sadly pass on the news of the death of soul and disco star Gwen McCrae. She was 81. Florida born singer Gwen McCrae is popularly known for the 1975 smash “Rockin’ Chair,” but the deep voiced singer recorded regularly for decades and amassed a loyal following in both the US and Europe for her dance-oriented material and her expressive vocals. McCrae…

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