Gwen Dickey

Gwen Dickey (born December 1, 1953) is an American musician. She is best known as the lead singer of the R&B band Rose Royce, where she performed under the name Rose Norwalt. Notable songs from the group include "Car Wash" and "Wishing on a Star". In 1976, their US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Car Wash" brought Dickey and the band acclaim and success. After leaving the band in 1980, Dickey moved to the United Kingdom, where she continued a solo career.

Career Gwen Dickey formed her own version of Rose Royce in 2017 - Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce - and in 2021 and 2022 toured the UK nationally. In 2022 Gwen featured on the Giants of Soul Tour - taking in 15 UK venues performing with Deniece Williams, Alexander O'Neal, Tunde (Lighthouse Family) and Jaki Graham. In 2023, Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce headlined at The London Palladium.

In 2024 Dickey released the EP “This is Gwen Dickey”, featuring four tracks. The EP is a collaboration with producer, songwriter, and guitarist Eric Jackson (who has worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Usher, and Robin Thicke) and songwriter/producer Robert Elijah Storm Daniels (whose credits include Usher, Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke, and Lil Wayne).

Personal life In 2010, Dickey experienced a spinal cord injury in her London home, leaving her reliant on a wheelchair. As of 2023, she still performs concerts while seated on stage.

Discography

Time to Change (1993) Album This Is Gwen Dickey (2024) EP If I'm Gonna Be With You (2024) Single

Discography (Albums featuring Gwen Dickey) Car Wash (1976) In Full Bloom (1977) Strikes Again (1978) Rainbow Connection IV (1979) Greatest Hits (1980)