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Gary notes how both artists became central figures in their respective communities. He also reflects on how Brenton’s music
Davey D starts the show by playing Bugalooza, Louisiana by Brenton Wood, a tribute to the legendary soul singer who passed away over the holidays. Davey acknowledges Brenton’s influence on West Coast ...
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Brenton Wood, Singer Behind ‘The Oogum Boogum Song,’ Dead at 83
Wood, born Alfred Jesse Smith, later enrolled in East Los Angeles College, and began to expand his interests in music, taking on the stage name Brenton Wood. After signing with Double Shot Records ...
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The LA Fires and Brenton Wood: Conversation between Davey D and Gary Baca, aka G-Spot
Brenton Wood, a Black artist embraced by Chicanos, tailored his music and image to connect with this audience ... While the two never collaborated, Gary notes how both artists became central figures ...
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Brenton Wood cause of death: The singer passed away at 83 years old
The world of soul music is mourning the loss of one of its beloved voices, Brenton Wood, who has passed away at the age of 83. Born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wood later adopted ...
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Singer Brenton Wood, Known for 'The Oogum Boogum Song,' Dies at 83: 'Catch You on the Rebound'
Steve Snowden/Getty Musician Brenton Wood, known for the hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died at the age of 83. The soul singer died at his home in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Friday ...
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Soul legend Brenton Wood dies at 83
Soul singer Brenton Wood has died ... he founded his own label Prophesy Records and went on to release music on his label Mr Wood Records. This entrepreneurial move made him one of the few ...