Brandi Wells
Brandi Wells | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marguerite J. Pinder |
| Born | May 13, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 2003 (aged 48) Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul Funk R&B Disco |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1955–present |
| Labels | Fantasy Records Omni Records |
Brandi Wells (May 13, 1955 – March 25, 2003)[1] was an American R&B singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Born Marguerite J. Pinder in Philadelphia,[1] Wells sang with Fat Larry's Band, Breeze, and Slick before starting a solo career.[2] Her debut album, Watch Out, appeared in 1981 on Fantasy Records and reached #37 on the US Billboard R&B chart.[3] The title track charted at #27 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #16 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.[4] It also peaked at #74 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1982.[1] "Watch Out" proved to be her only hit, though she released a follow-up LP in 1985.
Brandi Wells died in Chester, Pennsylvania, in March 2003 of breast cancer, at the age of 47.[5]
Discography
- Watch Out (Fantasy Records, 1981)
- 21st Century Fox (Omni Records, 1985)