Teena Marie - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 05, 1956 |
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| Died | December 26, 2010 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Teena Marie's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist; hits include "Lovergirl" and "Square Biz". |
Intro
Teena Marie was an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her distinctive soulful vocals, blending R&B, soul, and funk. She achieved success with multiple hit singles and albums, establishing herself as a pioneering artist in the male-dominated music industry of her era.
Early Life & Background
Born Mary Christine Brockert in Santa Monica, California, Teena Marie showed musical talent from a young age, learning to play piano and singing in her church choir. She was of Portuguese, Italian, Irish, and Native American descent. Her early exposure to a variety of musical styles influenced her later career.
Career Highlights
- Released 14 studio albums over her career, with several achieving gold certification.
- Her 1984 single "Lovergirl" reached the US Billboard Top 10.
- Signed onto Motown and became one of few successful white artists on the label.
- Known for her frequent collaborations with Rick James, including the hit "Fire and Desire."
- Received four Grammy nominations throughout her career.
Trivia
- Teena Marie was often referred to as the 'Ivory Queen of Soul.'
- She fought for artistic freedom from Motown, resulting in the "Brockert Initiative," which prevents record labels from holding artists without releasing their music.
FAQs
People also ask
Teena Marie was born the 5 March 1956.
Santa Monica, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 5th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 5, 1956, the 1933 film 'King Kong' was broadcast on television for the first time, bringing the iconic monster movie to a new audience and marking a significant moment in the history of television programming.
- Day of the week: March 5th, 1956 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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