Brenton Wood, performer of «The Oogum Boogum Song», has died at the age of 83
4 january 2025 в 09:13
Brenton Wood (real name Alfred Jesse Smith) passed away in January 2025 after a long and notable musical career. Since the early 1960s, Wood gradually climbed the career ladder as a solo performer and became known for his hit song «The Oogum Boogum Song». Last year, he announced his tour «Catch You on the Rebound: The Last Tour», - but had to suspend it after being taken to the hospital for unknown reasons, Variety reports. Fans of the late musician wondered if Wood’s hospitalization was related to his cause of death, but he was hospitalized almost a year before his passing.
Learn more about Wood’s life, career, and death here.
Wood was a soul singer and pianist, recognized for his hits «The Oogum Boogum Song», - «Gimme Little Sign», - and «Baby You Got It».
Since the release of «The Oogum Boogum Song», - Wood’s singles have been featured in several TV shows and movies over the years, including «Zonta Academy», - «Almost Famous», - and, recently, «Don't Worry Darling».
Throughout his decades-long career, Wood released several studio albums until 2009: Oogum Boogum, Gimme Little Sign, Baby You Got It, Come Softly, Out of the Woodwork, Sweet Old School, Classic By Design, This Love Is for Real, and Lord Hear My Prayer.
Wood was 83 years old when he passed away. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Eventually, Wood and his family moved to San Pedro, California, and then to Compton.
Wood passed away from natural causes, his manager and assistant Manny Gallegos told Variety on January 3, 2025. The late musician was surrounded by his loved ones. Gallegos also told the publication that Wood’s last words to his fans were: «Catch you on the rebound», - a reference to his 1967 single of the same name.
According to multiple sources, Wood’s estate was worth millions of dollars. The exact value of his estate is unknown
Learn more about Wood’s life, career, and death here.
Wood was a soul singer and pianist, recognized for his hits «The Oogum Boogum Song», - «Gimme Little Sign», - and «Baby You Got It».
Since the release of «The Oogum Boogum Song», - Wood’s singles have been featured in several TV shows and movies over the years, including «Zonta Academy», - «Almost Famous», - and, recently, «Don't Worry Darling».
Throughout his decades-long career, Wood released several studio albums until 2009: Oogum Boogum, Gimme Little Sign, Baby You Got It, Come Softly, Out of the Woodwork, Sweet Old School, Classic By Design, This Love Is for Real, and Lord Hear My Prayer.
Wood was 83 years old when he passed away. He was born on July 26, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Eventually, Wood and his family moved to San Pedro, California, and then to Compton.
Wood passed away from natural causes, his manager and assistant Manny Gallegos told Variety on January 3, 2025. The late musician was surrounded by his loved ones. Gallegos also told the publication that Wood’s last words to his fans were: «Catch you on the rebound», - a reference to his 1967 single of the same name.
According to multiple sources, Wood’s estate was worth millions of dollars. The exact value of his estate is unknown
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