Gwen McCrae helped the pre-Bicentennial U.S. find another use for the “Rockin’ Chair,” turning the piece of furniture into one of the soundtracks of the summer of 1975. McCrae was one of the soulful ...

*The music world is mourning the loss of Gwen McCrae, the beloved soul and disco star who passed away at the age of 81 just days after legendary soul man Jerry Butler. Known for her robust and ...

Gwen McCrae, who has died aged 81, was a singer best known for her hits Rockin’ Chair and Funky Sensation; known as “the Queen of Rare Groove” – referring to hard-to-find tracks that are often ...

Originally a gospel singer, she went on to meld soulful melodies with dance-floor-friendly grooves on songs like the 1975 Top 10 hit “Rockin’ Chair.” By Clay Risen Gwen McCrae, whose gospel-infused ...

Tributes have been paid to Gwen McCrae, the much-loved and influential US funk and soul singer, who has died aged 81 after a long illness. Affectionately known as the "queen of the rare groove", ...

1975 was a fertile year for female soul singers. Nat King Cole’s daughter Natalie made her debut. Chaka Khan released the masterful Rufusized with Rufus. Donna Summer kept her powerful pipes a secret ...

Prominent disco, funk and soul singer Gwen McCrae has died aged 81. Soul music platform Soul Tracks confirmed the news on Friday, February 21, revealing that she had passed away the same day. “We ...

The singer was known for producing dance hits with substantive lyrics. Gwen McCrae, heralded by many as “The Queen of Rare Groove,” has died at 81. Fans remember the soul-funk singer for her ...

A 1970s promo photo of Miami singer Gwen McRae who hit No. 9 pop and No. 1 R&B in the summer of 1975 with her hit “Rockin’ Chair.” Courtesy Joe Stone Gwen McCrae helped the pre-Bicentennial U.S. find ...