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Thomasina Winifred Montgomery (April 29, 1945 – March 16, 1970), professionally known as Tammi Terrell, was an American singer-songwriter, widely known as a star singer for Motown Records during the 1960s, notably for a series of duets with singer Marvin Gaye.
Jul 21, 2020 · Tammi Terrell was an American singer, best known as one of the leading stars for Motown Records during the 1960s, and for her duets with Marvin Gaye. Her career began as a teenager, recording for Scepter/Wand Records, before spending two years as a member of James Brown's live show.
Nov 16, 2009 · On March 16, 1970, Motown star Tammi Terrell died of complications from the malignant brain tumor that caused her 1967 collapse.
Apr 29, 2024 · We lost the graceful Motown songbird Tammi Terrell at such an early age. Born on April 29, 1945, she passed away in March 1970, aged just 24 years old. The vocalist died of a brain tumour,...
Oct 14, 2023 · An event which foretold of tragedy in soul music history took place on October 14, 1967. It happened when Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell were on tour in America celebrating the success of their...
Mar 17, 1970 · PHILADELPHIA, March 16— Tammi Terrell, a 24‐year‐old rhythm and blues singer who survived six brain operations over a period of 18 months and returned to recording last year, died this morning at...
Jan 6, 2011 · When a brain tumor claimed the life of Motown artist Tammi Terrell in 1970, she was only 24. Yet by 1967, Terrell was a star, thanks to her duets with Marvin Gaye, including "Ain't No Mountain...
Tammi Terrell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Thomasina Winifred Montgomery. She is best known for singing duets with Marvin Gaye in the 1960s, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
Jun 8, 2018 · Tammi Terrell. Singer. Though her promising singing career was cut short by a fatal brain tumor, Tammi Terrell scored some of the biggest hits released by the Motown record label in the 1960s.
Tammi Terrell’s career, however short, was bright. Her impact went far beyond what she could have conceived, and, in 1999, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
