Teena Marie dies 2010-12-27 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 31 Comments | American soul/r&b singer Teena Marie has died at the age of 54.
Marie, who was born Mary Brockert in 1956, was found dead in her home by her daughter on Sunday morning. No cause of death was given, however it has been suggested her death was linked with a seizure she suffered last month.
Marie, a protégé of Rick James, was one of the few white r&b singers to enjoy sustained success through the '80s, christening herself the "Ivory Queen of Soul."
She is best known for her 1985 hit 'Lovergirl.' However her most lasting contribution to music was the so-called Brockert Initiative, a legal case taken by Marie against her label Motown, which established the artist's right to walk away from a contract if the label refuses to release new material.
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Tagged: Teena Marie
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R.I.P
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This sucks, RIP
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RIP
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R.I.P., damn
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not too familiar with her, but RIP
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rip
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Rip.
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RIP
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Bummer, plus she defended a good cause, RIP
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RIP
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RIP
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R.I.P.
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her grand daughter found her? holy.... RIP
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R.I.P.
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RIP >:
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R.I.P. 
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my mom used to listen to her
R.I.P.
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RIP : (
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She is best known for her 1985 hit 'Lovergirl.' However her most lasting contribution to music was the so-called Brockert Initiative, a legal case taken by Marie against record label Motown, which established the artist's right to walk away from a contract if the label refuses to release new material.
Damn that's awesome. RIP.
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RIP
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R.I.P
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R.I.P.
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RIP
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this chick was great. rip
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R.I.P.
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Don't know her but still R.I.P.
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RIP. On a side note, jcfiasco's avatar=awesome
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RIP
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damn, RIP
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R.I.P. Teena. She was one of the truly talented music artists of the '80s. Played multiple instruments, had a string of hits. She might fly under the radar to the vast majority, but anyone who listened to Urban music or even a bit of pop radio in the '80s should know her stuff. I grew up on her music, so this news was very disappointing to hear. If you're really into soul, funk, R&B, jam-fusion type stuff, definitely go back and check out her stuff. It's never too late to be a fan.
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r.i.p.
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