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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.
- Tom Eames
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...
Nov 16, 2009 · On March 16, 1970, Motown star Tammi Terrell died of complications from the malignant brain tumor that caused her 1967 collapse.
- Missy Sullivan
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 for Tammi Terrell took place on October 14, 1967, when she collapsed on stage into Marvin Gaye's arms.
Apr 19, 2022 · Many Motown stars could tell some tragic stories about their lives, but Tammi Terrell had more than her fair share of sorrow during her all-too-brief lifetime. Per Goldmine Magazine, she was born Thomasina Winifred Montgomery on April 29, 1945, in Philadelphia to an unsuccessful actress and a barber.
