Tribute Mondays: Viola Wills

Viola Mae Wilkerson (December 30, 1939 – May 6, 2009) 

Viola Willis began her career at aged 26 after being discovered by Barry White. The mother of six at the time, toured with many Artist (Smokey Robinson, Joe Cocker and others) as a Backing Vocalist, before embarking on a successful solo career. Thanks for your contribution Ms Wilkerson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Both side now, Gonna get along without year now, Sweetback, Stormy weather and If you could read my mind

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_Wills

Background Information
Birth name	Viola Mae Wilkerson
Born	December 30, 1939[1] Watts, Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	May 6, 2009 (aged 69)[1] Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Genres	Funk, disco, dance
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1965–2009
Labels	High Fashion Music