R&B singer Brenton Wood at home in Inglewood with some of his gold records. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times) In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. Wood, who ...

‘60s singer Brenton Wood died at the age of 83 on Jan. 3, his representative confirmed. Wood – real name Alfred Smith – was best known for three Top 40 hits in 1967, “The Oogum Boogum Song,” “Gimme ...

Why it matters: Wood has enjoyed the kind of career and timelessness most musicians only dream of achieving. What motivated him to reach such heights? Hunger, according to the man himself. Why now: ...

In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. Wood, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith, died Friday of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley, his manager and ...

Brenton Wood, the soul singer behind songs like "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign" has died at 83. Wood’s family confirmed the news to Fox News Digital. "Our family would like to thank ...