William “Poogie” Hart was the founding lead singer for the Delfonics, known for hits including “La-La (Means I Love You).”
- Died: July 14, 2022 (Who else died on July 14?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 77.
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Musical career
Hart co-founded the Delfonics in Philadelphia in the early 1960s, along with his brother Wilbert Hart and Randy Cain. They broke through with the 1968 hit “La-La (Means I Love You),” climbing to the top five of the Billboard Hot 100. The Delfonics followed that success with other popular singles including “Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide from Love),” “You Got Yours and I’ll Get Mine,” and “Trying to Make a Fool of Me.” Their 1970 hit “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” won the Delfonics a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. In addition to singing lead for the Delfonics, Hart was the group’s primary songwriter and composer. Their music was widely sampled and covered. The Delfonics split in the 1970s, with Hart leading one version of the group in later tours and his brother leading another. Hart also embarked on a solo career in later years.
Tributes to William “Poogie” Hart
Full obituary: Soul Tracks
