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Vocalist
The Resume
(July 14, 1950-February 3, 1999)
Died in Orange, New Jersey
Best known for the R&B/club classic 'Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent'
Why she might be annoying
She was once the featured singer at a club owned by Wilt Chamberlain.
She sang jingles for KFC, Avon, and Chevrolet.
Her biggest hits were only on the dance and R&B charts.
Why she might not be annoying
Her most famous hit, 'Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent,' was a 1980's women's anthem. The lyrics include, 'No romance without finance' and 'You got to have a j.o.b. if you wanna be with me.'
She sang background for Aretha Franklin and Kenny Loggins, among others.
She was also a prolific songwriter, composing tunes for Sister Sledge and Isaac Hayes.
She was one of the first artists to raise funds for AIDS charities.
Uterine cancer took her life.
Credit: Black Chic
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 68 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 103 Votes: 56.31% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 218 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
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