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Doreen Waddell

Musical artist

Doreen Tess Waddell (10 July 1965 – 1 March 2002), also known by her stage name Do'reen, was a singer who worked with Soul II Soul, The KLF, T-Funk, and the Phunklawds.

Contents

  • 1 Music career
    • 1.1 Soul II Soul
    • 1.2 KLF
    • 1.3 D'Influence
  • 2 Death
  • 3 References

Music career

Soul II Soul

Waddell sang lead vocals on Soul II Soul's "Feel Free" and "Happiness (Dub)", and backing vocals on other tracks, on the album Club Cl*ics Vol. One.

KLF

She sang backing vocals on the KLF's "Justified and Ancient (All Bound for Mu Mu Land)".

D'Influence

Her solo career included a collaboration with D'Influence on "Ain't Gonna Walk In Your Shadow No More".

Death

Waddell was killed on 1 March 2002 in S*ham-By-Sea. After being challenged by staff in Tesco at the Holmbush Shopping Centre on suspicion of shoplifting goods, including children's items, she ran through a rear fire exit and attempted to cross the A27 nearby. She was hit by three vehicles, dying instantly at the age of 36. She left a four-year-old son.

References