Betty Wright

Bessie Regina Norris (December 21, 1953 – May 10, 2020),[1][2] better known by her stage name Betty Wright,[3] was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter and background vocalist. She became famous in the 1970s with hits such as "Clean Up Woman" and "Tonight Is the Night".

Betty Wright
Betty Wright in 1968
Betty Wright in 1968
Background information
Birth nameBessie Regina Norris
Born(1953-12-21)December 21, 1953
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2020(2020-05-10) (aged 66)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1956–2020
Labels
  • Atco
  • Alston
  • TK
  • Epic
  • Ms. B

Wright was born in Miami, Florida. Wright died of endometrial cancer on May 10, 2020 in Miami. She was 66.[3]

References
  1. Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 306. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  2. Fuster, Jeremy (May 10, 2020). "Betty Wright, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies at 66". The Wrap. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  3. "Gospel Pioneer Dies At 85". Archived from the original on September 5, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
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