RIP Booker Newberry III, 70s/80s soul/jazz singer who had huge hit with "Love Town"

[basquebromance]

one of the best names in music. he was only 67

"Love Town" hitmaker Booker Newberry III dies at age 67

(April 16, 2023) Tonight we are sad to report the passing of singer and keyboardist Booker Newberry III, best known for this 1983 smash solo hit “Love Town.” He was 67. The Youngstown, Ohio native first made waves as part of the Philly soul group Sweet Thunder, landing the hit “Baby I Need Your...

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[Baron Von Murderpaws]

Never heard of him or that song, but I liked it!!!!
Very "funkadelic", which I grew up with......and like.

Yeah, all the good ones are either gone are on the verge of going.
Sad none of the new generations took any lead from the truly talented people of previous generations.