Gwen Guthrie
American singer-songwriter (1950–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Gwyneth Guthrie, a Scottish actress.
Gwendolyn Guthrie (July 9, 1950 – February 3, 1999)[2] was an American singer-songwriter and pianist[1] who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, The Limit and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, Angela Bofill and Roberta Flack.[3] Guthrie is well known for her 1986 anthem "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent," and for her 1986 cover of the song "(They Long to Be) Close to You."[4]
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Birth name | Gwendolyn Guthrie |
Born | (1950-07-09)July 9, 1950 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1999(1999-02-03) (aged 48) |
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Years active | 1974–1999 |
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