According to Roland Martin, R&B singer Teena Marie has passed away at the age of 54. Martincites Marie’s manger, Mike Gardner.
Philadelphia radio station WDAS, was the first to report the news; Chicago radio station V103 is also is reporting her death.
Born Marie Christine Brockert, Teena Marie rose to prominence in the
late 70s and 80s, striking a musical and personal partnership with funk
legend Rick James. She released 13 studio albums, six of which went
platinum on the US R&B chart. Two of her albums went platinum, and
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