Real Name: Roberta Flack
Date of Birth / Formation: February 10, 1937
Age / Status: Deceased (February 24, 2025, age 88)
Roberta Flack was an American singer and musician who became one of the most successful and respected artists in the soul, jazz, and pop genres. Known for her timeless voice and emotive delivery, she achieved massive international success in the 1970s and 80s. In the early 1980s, she scored major hits like 'Making Love' and the beautiful duet 'Tonight, I Celebrate My Love' with Peabo Bryson. Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years. Her music successfully blended sophisticated jazz and soul with mainstream pop appeal. She sold millions of records worldwide and remains a highly influential figure in global music history, celebrated for her exceptional vocal talent and artistic integrity.