On this day in 1972, Soul Singer Linda Jones collapsed into a diabetic coma and later died after a show at the Apollo Theatre. She was only 27. Linda was best known for her 1967 #1 record, Hypnotized, written by Richard Poindexter and Gloria Spolding.
For more on the history of Linda Jones, as well as a personal recollection of that fateful night, please visit The Chancellor of Soul.
Thanks Pepper and well said. I need to check out Helen & Terry then!!
This wonderful Singer delivered on every word, every note that
came out of her mouth. She epitomized the true meaning of R&B
and it rained on us from her like water. She’s truly missed, but it still
rings true in her daughter Terry Jones with her group “Helen and Terry”!!
True artistry doesn’t fall far from the tree. God Bless you Linda!!
You’ll forever stay on all of our minds!!