Dianne Brooks
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Gwendolyn Dianne Brooks (January 3, 1939 – April 29, 2005), was a soul, r&b and jazz singer from New Jersey. With the Three Playmates, Brooks recorded several songs in 1957. She moved to Toronto shortly thereafter. Her part in Canadian soul music history began when the group Diane Brooks, Eric Mercury and the Soul Searchers was formed. As a solo singer, she recorded two albums and several singles of her own. Her biggest solo hit was "Walkin' on My Mind" in 1969. She was also a prolific session singer. As a vocalist, she provided backing vocals on albums by a multitude of artists that include Anne Murray, Gino Vannelli and Richie Havens. She was also a song-writer.
Dianne Brooks | |
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Birth name | Gwendolyn Dianne Brooks |
Also known as | Gwen Brooks, Diane Brooks |
Born | January 03, 1939 United States |
Died | April 29, 2005(2005-04-29) (aged 66) |
Genres | Soul, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | Verve, Revolver, Reprise |
Formerly of | The Three Playmates, The Silhouettes, The Soul Searchers |