Dianne Brooks

Soul - jazz singer

Born on 03.01.1939 in New Jersey, U.S.A.

Died on 29.04.2005 of chronic obstructive lung disease.

Based in Toronto.

She grew up singing gospel in church before moving to New York City to further her career

In 1957 she was involved in the group The Playmates.

Highly demanded backup vocalist in the 70's.

Has worked with everyone from Anne Murray to Funkadelic etc.

Mother of the late singer Jo-Ann Brooks.