Peggi Blu facts for kids
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Peggi Blu
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| Birth name | Peggi Blu |
| Also known as | Peggy Blue, Peggi Blue, Peggy Blu |
| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day Lumberton, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | May 2024 |
| Genres | R&B - pop - disco - jazz - soul |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1973–2024 |
| Labels | MCA Capitol Expansion |
Peggi Blu (who passed away in May 2024) was a talented American singer. She was famous for being the 'Star Search Grand Champion' for female singers in 1986. Later, in 2013, she won the 'Vocal Coach of the Year' award at the Malibu Music Awards. Many people also knew her as a vocal coach on the popular TV show American Idol.
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Peggi Blu's Early Life
Peggi Blu was born in Lumberton, North Carolina. She started singing when she was just three years old! When she was 14, she moved to New York City with her uncle, Bishop Walter L. Benton. Her uncle's choir helped her begin her professional singing career. Because she was so busy with singing, she was homeschooled.
Peggi Blu's Music Career
Peggi Blu's singing career began in 1973. She started as a background singer for other artists. Her first recording was on Archie Shepp's album, "The Cry Of My People". Throughout the 1970s, she sang backup for many musicians. These included artists like Elkie Brooks and Esther Phillips.
In the mid-1970s, Peggi Blu also toured with a group called The Crystals. In 1980, she signed her first big record deal with MCA Records.
Albums and Hit Songs
In 1987, Peggi Blu released an album called Blu Blowin'. This album had two songs that became minor hits in R&B and hip hop music. These songs were "Tender Moments" and "All The Way With You".
In 2002, she released her third album, Livin' On Love. This album came out on Expansion Records.
TV Shows and Coaching
In 2006, Peggi Blu appeared on a TV show called "Miracle Workers" on ABC. She was on the show with her friend Charles Valentino. In 2007, she helped with the music for the movie I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. She sang backing vocals and helped arrange the singing parts.
From 2011 to 2012, Peggi Blu became a judge and vocal coach on American Idol. She helped many aspiring singers on the show.
Peggi Blu's Music Recordings
Peggi Blu sang on many albums for other artists. She also released her own albums.
Selected Guest Appearances
- 1973 Archie Schepp - The Cry of My People
- 1974 Lou Courtney - I'm in Need Of Love
- 1976 Esther Phillips w/Beck - For All We Know
- 1977 Elkie Brooks - Two Days Away
- 1980 Minister Louis Farrakhan - Heed The Call Y'all
- 1980 Various - Fame (Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture)
- 1982 Stephanie Mills - Tantalizingly Hot
- 1983 The Weather Girls - Success
- 1983 Stephanie Mills - Merciless
- 1985 Bob Dylan - Empire Burlesque
- 1985 Robin Clark - Surrender
- 1986 Various – Star Search The Winners Album
- 1986 Brian Setzer - The Knife Feels Like Justice
- 1986 Bob Dylan - Knocked Out Loaded
- 1987 Ronee Martin - Sensation
- 1988 Barbra Streisand - Till I Loved You
- 1988 Bob Dylan - Down in the Groove
- 1989 The Manhattans - Sweet Talk
- 1989 Quincy Jones - Back on the Block
- 1989 Tracy Chapman - Crossroads
- 1989 Various - Urban Cruising (Duet w/Bert Robinson)
- 1989 Bianca - Forever
- 1990 Thelma Houston - Throw You Down
- 1990 Kylie Minogue - Rhythm Of Love
- 1990 Laura Branigan - Laura Branigan
- 1992 Leonard Cohen - The Future
- 1992 Various - Expansions Soul Sauce Vol. 1 (Love Is The Magic)
- 1993 Young M.C. - What's The Flavor?
- 1993 Sonya Barry - The World Is Like A Shadow
- 1995 Melissa Manchester - If My Heart Had Wings
- 1996 Christopher Young - Set It Off (Original Motion Picture Score)
- 1999 Various - Vibrafinger
- 2002 Young M.C. - Engage The Enzyme
- 2004 Ron Dante - Saturday Night Blast
- 2010 Various - Christmas at Sedsoul (The Christmas Song)
- 2010 Cool Million - Back For More (I See You)
- 2012 Cool Million - III (When We Loved & What About You)
- 2021 Take Me Higher - Filip Grönlund ft. Peggi Blu
Main Albums by Peggi Blu
- 1980 I Got Love (MCA Records)
- 1987 Blu Blowin (Capitol Records)
- 2002 Livin' On Love (Expansions)
