Montgomery, Alabama — Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Angie Stone has died on the age of 63 following a deadly automotive crash early Saturday morning, in line with US media stories.
Stone had simply accomplished a efficiency in Montgomery, Alabama, when the accident occurred as she was touring house. Particulars surrounding the crash stay unclear.
Born Angela Laverne Brown, Stone first gained recognition within the late Nineteen Seventies as a member of the pioneering hip-hop trio The Sequence, identified for hits like Funk You Up and Funky Sound. She later grew to become a defining voice in neo-soul, rising to fame within the late Nineties and early 2000s with timeless tracks resembling No Extra Rain (In This Cloud), Want I Didn’t Miss You, and Brotha.
All through her profession, Stone was celebrated for her wealthy, soulful voice and her contributions to R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul. Her affect spanned generations, inspiring each followers and fellow musicians.
Tributes have begun pouring in from throughout the music trade as followers mourn the lack of a legend whose artistry left an indelible mark on the world.
