Brenton Wood, the classic soul singer behind hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” died at the age of 83. Wood’s manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, confirmed his death to Variety, ...

"I told him, 'Friend, is there anything you want to say to your fans?' And he says, you tell my fans I said, 'Catch you on the rebound,' " Wood's manager and publicist recalled Musician Brenton Wood, ...

Latino music legends are hard-to-find these days, but at one point Brenton Wood shot up to fame in the later half of 1960, showing the world what a Compton crooner is capable of. Brenton Wood has been ...

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 ...

Musician Brenton Wood, known for the hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died at the age of 83. The soul singer died at his home in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 3, surrounded by his family and ...