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You are a bright light in my life. The memories of our time together and what you meant to my music will never fade away. Molly McNight.
Maureen Day aka Molly McNight
December 17, 2025


Jul 19, 1951 – Mar 5, 2024 (Age 72)
Debra Byrd was a singer who recorded with Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan, as well as the head vocal coach on "American Idol."
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You are a bright light in my life. The memories of our time together and what you meant to my music will never fade away. Molly McNight.
Maureen Day aka Molly McNight
December 17, 2025

More than a year later and I still miss you. Every time I sing you´re on my mind. I miss your wise words. I miss you! You will always be one of my favorite people. The one that believed in me when I lost faith in myself. I will miss you forever.
Bella Robin
August 01, 2025
You brought joy to so many people.
Jared McCallister
July 04, 2025
Remembering Debra from Ms. Christy and the John Adams High school choir. It was Debra, Carolyn Dickerson and Linda Goldsmith with the voices of angels. I considered it an honor to be apart of that choir.
Bernie Johnson Wiley
September 06, 2024
REMEMBERING my ole friend... Debra Byrd ***** ...still too hard to comprehend (July 19, 1951 - March 5, 2024) - American vocalist who worked with Barry Manilow, Lady Flash and Bob Dylan, appeared on Broadway, and served as the head vocal coach for American Idol. Canadian Idol and The Voice. https://iforcolor.org/debra-byrd/
Dale Shields
July 30, 2024 | Friend
1976 . Stage door of the Uris theater after Barry´s concert. You came out with a fur coat, red lipstick, beautiful smile, beautiful attitude, and smelling of gorgeous perfume... After a hard night of work. I have followed you through Barry´s career and your other roads traveled. Just saw Barry April 19 at Radio City. Missing you on stage I just checked to see what you were up to and I was shocked and devastated. You have touched so many lives and you will be missed. Rest in peace,...
Joanne Woodack
May 20, 2024 | Other

What an amazing person and friend. As co-founder of her fan club in the 80's & 90's I am heartbroken as everyone who loved her. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Debbie Kruse
April 24, 2024 | Henderson, NV | Friend
Debra you were my favorite female singer. I can see you leading a choir in heaven. Melissa Meehan
Melissa Meehan
April 13, 2024 | Friend
I will miss you dearly. No words can express how much you meant to me.
Barry Manilow
April 11, 2024