Gwendolyn Patricia McCrae (née Mosley, December 21, 1943 – February 21, 2025) was an American singer, best known for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair". [1] Known in the music industry as the "Queen of Rare Groove", McCrae's gospel, soul, disco and funk vocals have been heavily sampled by industry leaders in dance music including Cassius , Madlib ...

Feb 24, 2025 · Gwen McCrae, U.K.’s “Queen of Rare Groove” and soul singer best known for her 1975 hit, Rockin’ Chair, died February 21, 2025.

Feb 24, 2025 · R&B singer Gwen McCrae is remembered by Miami TK Records family Harry Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band and Joe Stone, son of label founder.

Mar 2, 2025 · McCrae, who grew up singing in Pensacola churches, died on Feb. 21 in a Miami care facility. She was 81 years old. Her health declined after she had a stroke following a performance in England in...

Mar 8, 2025 · Gwen McCrae, whose gospel-infused R&B hits of the early 1970s like “Lead Me On” and “Rockin’ Chair” featured bouncing, dance-floor-friendly grooves that helped open the door to disco, died...

Feb 25, 2025 · Tributes have been paid to Gwen McCrae, the much-loved and influential US funk and soul singer, who has died aged 81 after a long illness. Affectionately known...

Feb 22, 2025 · Gwen McCrae, the legendary soul and disco singer best known for her hits Rockin’ Chair and Funky Sensation, has passed away at the age of 81. The Florida-born artist, who suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012, leaves behind an enduring legacy in the world of R&B, soul, and disco music.

Feb 24, 2025 · Gwen McCrae, who scored several hits on the R&B and dance charts, has passed away. She was 81. According to the Miami Herald , McCraw died at a care facility in North Miami Beach.

Florida born singer Gwen McCrae is popularly known for the 1975 smash “Rockin’ Chair,” but the deep voiced singer recorded regularly for decades and amassed a loyal following in both the US and Europe for her dance-oriented material and her expressive vocals.

Feb 24, 2025 · Gwen McCrae was a soul, funk, and disco singer best known for her 1975 hit, "Rockin' Chair." We invite you to share condolences for Gwen McCrae in our Guest Book. Read the full obituary in...