Troy, Doris (1937–2004)
Troy, Doris (1937–2004)
African-American rhythm-and-blues singer. Name variations: Doris Payne. Born Doris Higgensen, Jan 6, 1937, in The Bronx, NY; died Feb 16, 2004; dau. of Barbadian Pentecostal minister.
Came to prominence in US with hit "Just One Look" (1963), followed by "What'cha Gonna Do About It"; nicknamed Mama Soul, moved to London and had successful career in Britain, singing "I'll Do Anything (He Wants Me To Do)"; had a solo spot on Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon (1973); returned to US (1974); her younger sister Vy Higgensen wrote and produced the hit stage musical, Mama, I Want to Sing (1983), about Troy's life (Troy sang the role of their mother, Geraldine).
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