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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.
Nov 16, 2009 · On March 16, 1970, Motown star Tammi Terrell died of complications from the malignant brain tumor that caused her 1967 collapse.
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.
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...
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.
Jan 6, 2011 · When a brain tumor claimed the life of Motown artist Tammi Terrell in 1970, she was only 24. Yet by 1967, Terrell was a star, thanks to her duets with Marvin Gaye, including "Ain't No Mountain...
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,...
May 5, 2022 · Who was Tammi Terrell? One of Motown Records' most prolific singers, Beautiful, talented, outspoken, Terrell was a force in soul music who tragically passed away young. Plagued with abusive relationships, a genuine friendship with Marvin Gaye gave respite from an otherwise tumultuous life.
Oct 15, 2018 · Tammi Terrell is best known as one of Motown ’s great talents although her short life was full of tragedy. Romantic and physically abusive relationships with James Brown and David Ruffin may have cut short a career that included many classic duets with Marvin Gaye.
Jun 8, 2018 · Born Thomasina Montgomery on April 29, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA; died on March 16, 1970, in Philadelphia, PA; daughter of Thomas (a barbershop owner) and Jennie Montgomery (a former actress); may have been briefly married to Ernie Terrell (a heavyweight boxer), 1965. Education: University of Pennsylvania, attended, c. 1964.
