Sunday, January 05, 2025

R.I.P. Brenton Wood


Soul singer / songwriter Brenton Wood has died age 83...

Brenton Wood, the soul singer and songwriter known for catchy, upbeat hits including "The Oogum Boogum Song," "Gimme Little Sign," and "Catch You on the Rebound," died in his sleep of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Friday. He was 83.
Manny Gallegos, who worked as Wood's manager and assistant, confirmed the news to Entertainment Weekly and said, "I was there last night at his house. I was playing the piano for him. He was in the hospital bed, and I told him, 'Friend, is there anything you want to say to your fans?' And he says, you tell my fans I said, 'Catch you on the rebound.'"




9 comments:

Anonymous said...

RIP. I don't know the song but my auntie does.

Anonymous said...

RIP they don't make love songs like these anymore

Anonymous said...

R.I.P. Sir.

Anonymous said...

That’s a zuit suit.

Anonymous said...

Loved his music Rest in Peace

Anonymous said...

Didn't realize a brother sang Oogum Boogum. It's highly sampled. Good for him. RIP sir.

Loka said...

🙏🏼

Anonymous said...

Mase favors his grill.

Anonymous said...

REST PEACEFULLY, MR. WOOD. THE SONG TITLE DOESN'T SOUND FAMILIAR TO ME, BUT I GUESS IF I HEARD THE ACTUAL TUNE IT MAY JOG MY RECOLLECTION OF WHO HE IS.

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