Which Marvelettes died?

Which Marvelettes died?

Wanda Young, the legendary singer from the Marvelettes, has died at 78. Young died on Dec. 15 from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, her daughter Meta Ventress told The New York Times.

What happened to the lead singer of the Marvelettes?

Her stint with the group ended in 1968, and Young moved on to a moderate solo career in the early 1970s. She eventually left music altogether. Survivors include three children, several grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, plus brothers and sisters.

Are any of the Marvelettes still living?

Georgia Dobbins died of cardiac arrest on September 18, 2020, at age 78. Wanda Rogers was living in Westland, Michigan with her daughter until her death on December 15, 2021, also at age 78.

Who were the original members of the Marvelettes?

The Marvelettes were an all-girl group whose original members were Gladys Horton, Katherine Anderson, Georgeanna Tillman, Juanita Cowart, and Georgia Dobbins. They came together in a high school glee club in their home town of Inkster, Michigan in 1959.

Why did the Marvelettes change their name?

Postman” was issued, however, Berry Gordy Jr. wanted the girls to change the name of their group. He felt that Casinyets was too hard to pronounce. He finally decided to name them the Marvelettes and the record, released on the Tamla label, began its long climb to the top of the charts.

When did Wanda become evil?

Wanda was introduced as a villain in the second Avengers movie, The Age of Ultron. She and her twin brother Pietro eventually join the heroes’ side, but in the final battle, her brother is killed. Vision, another superhero, supports Wanda through her grief, and the two fall in love.