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  1. Vicki Anderson (born Myra Barnes; November 21, 1939 – July 3, 2023) was an American soul singer best known for her performances with the James Brown Revue. She recorded a number of singles under both her birth and stage names. She was the widow of Bobby Byrd and mother of musician Carleen Anderson.

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    After splitting from Brown in 1973, Byrd and Vicki Anderson, who left Brown's band at the same time as Byrd, got married. Byrd had three children with his first wife, Gail Harbin Byrd, (Walda, Orrin and Ruthie) in Toccoa, Georgia. He also had two children from another relationship. Byrd raised Anderson's children including Carleen. The couple ...

  3. Jul 5, 2023 · While in the band, she met Bobby Byrd (1934–2007), who collaborated closely with Brown as a co-founder of the Famous Flames. The two eventually left the James Brown Revue and married in 1970....

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  5. Jul 7, 2023 · July 7, 2023. By. Paul Sexton. 'James Brown's Original Funky Divas' artwork - Courtesy: UMG. US soul vocalist Vicki Anderson Byrd, whose career was closely associated with that of James...

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  6. She married noted jazz star Bobby Byrd in the 1960s and was the mother of 90s soul singer Carleen Anderson. Vicki Andersons career never took off in the way that her talent deserved, but her limited releases are revered now as much as ever, and her role in the development of funky soul is unquestioned more than a half century after we first ...

  7. 04 · 07 · 2023. Funk and soul heroine Vicki Anderson has died. News of the American artist’s passing was confirmed by her goddaughter Margie Randle, who wrote a tribute on Facebook: A large part of my heart is missing my Godmother Vicki Anderson Byrd my bestie my sidekick.

  8. Profile: Bobby Byrd 's Wife. Mother of Carleen Anderson Released a few titles under her maiden name Myra Barnes Born 21 Nov 1939 Houston, TX. Died 4 July 2023 One of James Brown 's Soul Sisters. According to Mr. Brown's autobiography, Vicki Anderson was the best female singer he had in his revue.

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