Soul singer Brenton Wood dies at 83 in Moreno Valley

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Soul singer Brenton Wood, known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died at age 83 from natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley. His manager confirmed he passed away surrounded by family. Brenton Wood, born Alfred Jesse Smith, was influenced by artists like Sam Cooke. He achieved success with hits like "Gimme Little Sign" and founded Prophesy Records in 1972. His music gained renewed popularity in recent films and TV shows. He launched his final tour in 2024, which was paused due to health issues.


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