Vernon Burch
American singer and guitarist (1955–2022)
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::summary American singer and guitarist (1955–2022) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Vernon Burch |
| background | solo_singer |
| birth_name | Vernon Darrell Burch |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Washington, D.C., United States |
| death_date | |
| genre | Soul, funk, R&B |
| occupation | Musician, minister |
| years_active | 1971–2000, 2011 |
| label | United Artists, Columbia, Chocolate City |
| past_member_of | Bar-Kays |
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| name = Vernon Burch | image = | alt = | caption = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = Vernon Darrell Burch | alias = | birth_date = | birth_place = Washington, D.C., United States | origin = | death_date = | death_place = | genre = Soul, funk, R&B | occupation = Musician, minister | instrument = | years_active = 1971–2000, 2011 | label = United Artists, Columbia, Chocolate City | past_member_of = Bar-Kays | website = Vernon Darrell Burch (July 28, 1955 – September 21, 2022) was an American R&B/soul singer and guitarist.
Biography
In 1975, Burch signed to United Artists, where he released his first album, I'll Be Your Sunshine. Later, he moved to Columbia Records and then Chocolate City Records, which was distributed by Casablanca Records and Filmworks. He later recorded for Spector.
Two of his singles, "Changes (Messin' with My Mind)" in 1975 and "Do It to Me" in 1981, made it into the Billboard R&B top 20 chart. Burch's other singles include "Brighter Days", "Steppin' Out", "Love Is", "Never Can Find a Way (Hot Love)", "Once Again in My Life", "Get Up" and "Fun City".
His song "Get Up" was made famous by being sampled by the 1990s pop group Deee-Lite, with their biggest hit "Groove is in the Heart".
Death
Burch died on September 21, 2022. His death was announced on Twitter two days later by former Supremes member Susaye Greene. He was 67 years old.
Discography
Studio albums
- I'll Be Your Sunshine (1975)
- When I Get Back Home (1977)
- Love-A-Thon (1978)
- Get Up (1979)
- Stepping Out (1980)
- Playing Hard to Get (1982)
References
Sources
- [ Allmusic entry]
References
- "Vernon Burch Obituary (2022) - Annapolis, MD - The Capital Gazette".
- Greene, Susaye. (September 21, 2022). "Stevie Wonder called to share that we have lost dear friend & greatly talented musician & creator: Vernon Burch. He played for the Delphonics at 13, the Bar-Kays, backing Issac Hayes & signed to United Artists produced by legendary Tom Wilson &Columbia Records RIP".
- (2022-09-23). "R&B hitmaker Vernon Burch dies at 67".
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