TMZ has discovered that the singer Brenton Wood, who was most known for his song that year, “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has passed away.
Manny Gallegos, who was Wood’s manager and assistant, confirmed the news to TMZ. He said that Wood passed away today at his home in Moreno Valley, California, surrounded by his family and friends.
There is currently no information available on the reason for his loss.
Originally known as Alfred Jesse Smith, he later changed his name to Brenton Wood and established himself as a prominent figure in the soul music industry with his distinctive combination of R&B and pop music.
In the 1960s and 1970s, he had a streak of successes, including the popular songs “Gimme Little Sign” and “Baby You Got It.” He was famous for his work in the music industry.