R.I.P LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY

In the world of disco, perhaps Loleatta Holloway was the Janis Joplin. She was one of those phenomenal voices who never got the major push because she wasn't a beauty. But since I don't see music--I hear it--I'd much rather hear a dynamic vocalist than some sexy young twit like Britney who can't sing a note. Outside the dance community, Loleatta never got the respect she deserved.

In the world of disco, perhaps Loleatta Holloway was the Janis Joplin. She was one of those phenomenal voices who never got the major push because she wasn't a beauty. But since I don't see music--I hear it--I'd much rather hear a dynamic vocalist than some sexy young twit like Britney who can't sing a note. Outside the dance community, Loleatta never got the respect she deserved.

She got a mention in the NY Post--apparently she died of heart failure.

HERE ARE A FEW OF HER VIDEOS. THERE AREN'T A LOT OF LIVE PERFORMANCES, BUT THAT SOUL-STIRRiNG VOICE IS EVIDENT.