Teena Marie

Teena Marie
Teena Marie in 2010
Teena Marie in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMary Christine Brockert
Also known asLady T
Born(1956-03-05)March 5, 1956
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2010(2010-12-26) (aged 54)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentsVocals, keyboard instruments, electric guitar, congas
Years active1964–2010
LabelsGordy Records (1976–1982)
Epic/CBS Records (1983–1990)
Ca$h Money Classics/Universal Records (2004–2007)
Stax/Concord Records (2009–2010)
Websitewww.officialteenamarie.com

Mary Christine Brockert (5 March 1956 – 26 December 2010), known by her stage name Teena Marie, was an American singer, songwriter, and producer. She is famous for songs such as "Lovergirl" and "Square Biz". Teena died on December 26, 2010 at age 54, from natural causes.[1]

Discography

  • Wild and Peaceful (1979)
  • Lady T (1980)
  • Irons in the Fire (1980)
  • It Must Be Magic (1981)
  • Robbery (1983)
  • Starchild (1984)
  • Emerald City (1986)
  • Naked to the World (1988)
  • Ivory (1990)
  • Passion Play (1994)
  • La Doña (2004)
  • Sapphire (2006)
  • Congo Square (2009)

References

  1. ↑ "Lady T, Aretha, Dinah — who's the queen?". detnews.com. Retrieved 30 December 2010.[permanent dead link]