ABOUT
Gwen McCrae (December 21, 1943 - February 21, 2025) was an R&B singer who became famous during the 1970s and early 1980s. She is best known for the soulful disco smash, "Rockin' Chair" (1975), which topped the R&B charts, made the Pop/Rock Top 10, and became her biggest crossover success. With backup vocals provided by husband George McCrae, "Rockin' Chair" is an answer song to his disco/soul smash, "Rock Your Baby" (1974), which topped both the Pop/Rock and R&B charts.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Rockin' Chair (1975)
Pop charts debut year: 1975
Years active: 1969-2012
Genres: Soul, R&B, gospel, disco, funk, post disco, rare groove
Labels: Columbia, Cat, Ichiban, TK, Atlantic, Black Jack
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