Gwen McCrae was heralded by many as “The Queen of Rare Groove.” She has died at the age of 81. Fans remember the soul-funk singer for her contributions to this sector of disco. Born Gwen ...

The Pensacola native who was dubbed "The Queen of Rare Groove" passed away on Feb. 21 after a lengthy illness. She was 81. McCrae's 1972 release "You Were Always on My Mind" became a hit for Elvis ...

D.J.s and hip-hop artists sampled her songs. She became known as the “queen of rare groove” across Britain and Europe. “When I went overseas, I didn’t know people loved me so much.