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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2011 7:59:03 GMT -5
R&B singer Vesta Williams was found dead in her LA hotel room yesterday. She was 48 years old.
Vesta had several Top 10 R&B hits in the late 80s and early 90s.
Here are just a few of her biggest hits.
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Sept 23, 2011 8:06:15 GMT -5
I love Vesta's stuff... that's so sad.
R.I.P.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 23, 2011 8:44:05 GMT -5
R.I.P. I remember my My oldest sister being a fan back in the late 80s/early 90s.
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Post by Nick on Sept 23, 2011 10:36:43 GMT -5
A great voice:(
I knew something happened when I saw her trending on Twitter early this morning.
R.I.P.
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Post by Fresh on Sept 23, 2011 11:28:19 GMT -5
RIP Vesta
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Sept 23, 2011 11:51:23 GMT -5
A great voice:( I knew something happened when I saw her trending on Twitter early this morning. R.I.P. At this point, whenever I see someone trending on Twitter, I wonder if they're dead... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2011 11:54:34 GMT -5
Some reports are saying she was actually 53. She said she was 53 in an interview last year, although that contradicts the birth year that has been reported elsewhere. Too young either way! I hope it wasn't suicide. This reminds me of Phyllis Hyman. Similar age and circumstances, and similar artists too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2011 12:42:42 GMT -5
It's looking like a suicide.  Vesta Williams
Prescription Pills Found at Death SceneMultiple bottles of prescription pills were found in the El Segundo, CA hotel room where R&B singer Vesta Williams died ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ. We're told "several bottles" were discovered -- some empty. Law enforcement sources tell us officials first received a call related to Vesta's death around 6PM Thursday night. Sources tell us the death is being treated as either an accident or suicide, but not a homicide. The coroner won't know if drugs played a part in her death until the toxicology reports are in -- and that could take 6 weeks. www.tmz.com/2011/09/23/vesta-williams-prescription-pills-death-scene-dead-dies-el-segundo-hotel-singer-investigation/ |
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Post by Nick on Sept 23, 2011 18:47:33 GMT -5
I can't believe "Congratulations" only peaked at #5 (I would think that was her most popular song/biggest hit).
"Special" was actually her biggest R&B hit, peaking at #2.
Also, "Sweet, Sweet Love" peaked at #4.
On another note, it's amazing how much she sounded like Chaka.
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Post by Sir Benji on Sept 23, 2011 19:47:38 GMT -5
The reason Vesta sounded like Chaka Khan is because she sung backup for her (Vesta's voice is a little more airy and clear compared to Chaka's). I only know her for her early 90's R&B hit "Special" and her 80's ballad "Congratulations". I'll have to check out more of her music. She had such a goregous voice. R.I.P.
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Post by siren on Sept 23, 2011 21:12:10 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about Vesta. She will be missed. She had a lovely voice.
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Post by jamrock16 on Sept 23, 2011 21:46:17 GMT -5
RIP. I've never heard her music but I'm listening to some of those clips and they sound good.
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Post by Mr. Wonder on Sept 24, 2011 6:30:33 GMT -5
Hope it wasn't a suicide, and really an accident. First saw her perform on the Apollo re-runs back in 2004. Love her "Congratulations" song.  |
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Post by jazzyskye10² on Sept 24, 2011 9:57:36 GMT -5
Very sad news. May she rest in peace.  |
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