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Honey Cone Lead Singer
Wright began her career singing back-up for Ray Charles and the Righteous Brothers. She released a single in the 1960s under the stage name Sandy Wynns. Wright formed the R&B girl group Honey Cone in 1969 with Carolyn Willis and Shelly Clark. The group hit No. 1 with the 1971 funk/R&B song “Want Ads,” knocking the Rolling Stones’ “Brown Sugar” from the top spot. Honey Cone broke up in 1973 and Wright would go on to sing back-up for many bands and artists including U2, Cher, and Aaron Neville. Wright was the younger sister of popular singer Darlene Love.
What they said about her
Edna🕊Bless Your Heart. Remember when you came 2 Goldstar,We All Stood Around That littler Speaker,You Opened Your Mouth,& I Turned to Son & Said WHO IS SHE⁉️Son Said “That’s Darlene’s Little Sister”. I Said”SHE SURE IS”‼️You & Darlene Had The Greatest Voices,&Best Laughs Ever🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AmGFy6JIYG
We are losing a lot of those who made the soundtrack of the 70s. Grown folks remember this jam by the Honey Cone. Lead singer Edna Wright passed away today. Want Ads was their biggest hit. Wright’s sister is the great singer Darlene Love. RIP, Miss Wright. pic.twitter.com/HyOKHYmwNr
Gutted to hear about the passing of Edna Wright. The Honey Cone are one of my favourite girl groups (though from a later era). Everything about this record is divine. A wonderful voice https://t.co/QbEeLtf0qX
Godspeed Edna Wright So lucky to know you from your days singing with @cher Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter Melodye Perry and your amazing voice with us and the World….RIP #EdnaWright#HoneyConepic.twitter.com/zqfNQzN1rn
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