About Lynn White
Born 1953. Lynn White is an American songwriter, singer, musician and singing.
Lynn White (born August 6, 1953) is an American soul blues singer and songwriter. She started singing in her local church aged six, and launched her professional career in the late 1970s. White released seven albums on Waylo, including Love & Happiness, which contained the modern sounding, mid-tempo number, "See You Later, Bye". At her creative peak in the early to mid-1990s, Further independent albums such as Home Girl and Cheatin''' (1993) ensued, Her 12" single, "I Don't Know Why", became a notable track on the UK modern soul scene. White's work during this period was an influence on Syleena Johnson, and White cut a duet with Willie Clayton, a medley of "Slow and Easy" / "Take Me to the Mountain". In September 1994, White supported Little Milton in concert in Chicago, Illinois. Two further low key albums were issued in the mid to late-1990s, before White seemingly stopped recording and performing.
Two compilation discs, 1996's At Her Best and 2001's More of the Best'', contained selections of her most popular work.
Personal life She became married to Ike Darby and, in 1987, they relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. Darby died on September 6, 1988.
Discography Albums Year Title Record label 1981 Am I Too Much Woman For You Darby Records 1982 Blues in My Bedroom Waylo Records 1985 Sorry Waylo Records 1985 Slow & Easy Waylo Records 1987 Success Waylo Records 1987 Yes I'm Ready Waylo Records 1987 That's How Strong My Love Is Panarecord International 1989 Love & Happiness Waylo Records 1990 Blues Waylo Records 1990 The New Me S.O.H. Distributors Network 1991 Home Girl Creative Funk Records 1993 Cheatin'''
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Who is Lynn White?
musical artist
When was Lynn White born?
Lynn White was born on 6 August 1953 in Mobile, Alabama.
What is Lynn White's occupation?
Lynn White is a songwriter, singer, musician and singing.
What nationality is Lynn White?
Lynn White is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lynn White (musician)
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