Teena Marie

Soul Singer

Birthday March 5, 1956

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Santa Monica, CA

DEATH DATE Dec 26, 2010 (54)

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About

R&B and soul singer who was mentored by the great Rick James. She was know for her soulful vocals, for which she was given the title "Ivory Queen of Soul." 

Before Fame

As a 10 year old, she sang at Jerry Lewis's son's wedding.

Trivia

Her fans referred to her as Lady T. Her biggest hit, "Lovergirl," reached the No. 4 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in March of 1985.

Family Life

Her only daughter, Alia Rose Brockert, was born on December 25, 1991.

Associated With

In 2009, she collaborated with Faith Evans on a song titled "Can't Last a Day."