Lyn Collins
American singer (1948-2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gloria Lavern Collins (June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005),[1][2] better known as Lyn Collins, was an American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 funk single, "Think (About It)".[1]
Not to be confused with the actress Lynn Collins.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gloria Lavern Collins |
| Also known as | Female Preacher |
| Born | (1948-06-12)June 12, 1948 Dime Box, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2005(2005-03-13) (aged 56) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1962–2005 |
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A favorite among hip hop, R&B, and dance music producers for decades, Collins is by far the most sampled female artist of all time, with portions of her recordings used in well over 3,500 songs.[3]