Gwen Dickey (born December 1, 1953) is an American musician. She is best known as the lead singer of the R&B band

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, where she performed under the name Rose Norwalt. Notable songs from the group include "

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" and " Wishing on a Star". In 1976, their US ''Billboard''

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number-one single "Car Wash" brought Dickey and the band acclaim and success. After leaving the band in 1980, Dickey moved to the United Kingdom, where she continued a solo career.

Career

Gwen Dickey formed her own version of Rose Royce in 2017 - Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce and in 2021 and 2022 toured the UK nationally. In 2022 Gwen featured on the Giants of Soul Tour - taking in 15 UK venues performing with Deniece Williams, Alexander O'Neal, Tunde (Lighthouse Family) and Jaki Graham. In 202
Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce headlined at The London Palladium.
In 2024 Dickey released the EP “This is Gwen Dickey”, featuring four tracks. The EP is a collaboration with producer, songwriter, and guitarist Eric Jackson (who has worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Usher, and Robin Thicke) and songwriter/producer Robert Elijah Storm Daniels (whose credits include Usher, Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke, and Lil Wayne).

Personal life

In 2010, Dickey experienced a spinal cord injury in her London home, leaving her reliant on a wheelchair. As of 2023, she still performs concerts while seated on stage.

Discography

* ''Time to Change'' (1993) Album * ''This Is Gwen Dickey'' (2024) EP * ''If I'm Gonna Be With You'' (2024) Single

Discography

(Albums featuring Gwen Dickey) * ''

'' (1976) * '' In Full Bloom'' (1977) * ''

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'' (1978) * ''

Rainbow Connection IV ''Rainbow Connection IV'' is the fourth album by the funk band Rose Royce, released on the Whitfield label in 1979. It was produced by Norman Whitfield. This would be the last album to include lead singer Gwen Dickey before she left the group ...

'' (1979) * ''

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'' (1980)

External links

Official Gwen Dickey Website

References

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