00:00 Singer Wendell Brown, well known as Wendell, became a prominent part of the R&B realm since
00:05 his debut in the early '90s.
00:07 He had his own record label and released several full-length albums during his musical career.
00:12 The musician was 65 at the time of his death.
00:15 The singer reportedly passed away after battling cancer for a long time, Music Magazine's
00:20 Soul Track reports.
00:21 No other details regarding the nature of illness or details surrounding Wendell's condition
00:26 before his death have been revealed.
00:28 His family are yet to announce the tragic news as well.
00:31 Wendell led a relatively private life with barely any presence on social media.
00:35 His official Facebook account consists of some of his older videos in which the singer
00:40 discussed his shows and even the death of his photographer friend in June.
00:44 Born in St. Louis, he started singing gospel when he was only a child as a part of a group
00:48 called the Sensational Wonders.
00:50 He developed a taste for rhythm and blues when he was a teenager, despite his mother's disapproval.
00:55 He honed his skills with the help of local entertainers to become a quintessential stage
01:00 artist.
01:01 Wendell's website states his musical career took off in Atlanta after he spent several
01:05 years in Minneapolis.
01:06 He decided to go solo and pursue his dreams of being an entrepreneur after sweeping listeners
01:11 off their feet with his mesmerizing vocals for two decades.
01:15 The singer believed his goal was to leave an indelible imprint on the business.
01:18 "You see, fans deserve the best and I intend to give them the best.
01:22 With my music, I intend to reach hearts and homes everywhere.
01:25 So until I take my last breath, nothing but the sound of music, love, keeping it real
01:30 and telling the truth will represent the name Wendell B."
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