Betty Davis
Betty Davis | |
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Betty Davis in 1974 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Betty Mabry |
| Born | July 26, 1944 Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 2022 (aged 76) Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Funk, Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 1973-1976 |
| Labels | MPC |
Betty Davis (July 26, 1944 – February 9, 2022) was an American funk-soul singer, famous in the 1970s. She was married to Miles Davis.
Davis died on February 9, 2022 at her home in Homestead, Pennsylvania from cancer at the age of 77.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Kreps, Daniel (February 9, 2022). "Betty Davis, trailblazing queen of funk, dead at 77". Rolling Stone.
- ↑ Betty Davis, Singer-Songwriter Who Paved the Way for Boldly Sensual Funk in 1970s, Dies at 76
Other websites
- The Sound of Young America: Betty Davis Interview – June 21, 2007: Betty Davis gives her first radio interview in 30 years.
- Betty Davis: Betty Davis – Album review