BRENDA LEE EAGER....... LEGENDARY SINGER, SONGWRITER, ACTRESS, COMPOSER
This incredible songstress and accomplished songwriter captivates audiences with a soulful delivery uniquely her own. Listening to Brenda singing with , Roberta Flack,Smokey Robinson, Teena Marie, Donny Hathaway, Graham Nash, Ray Charles, Mavis Staples, Stevie Wonder, among many others, takes us back to a time when soul-filled singing, whether silky-smooth or raw and passionate, was the order of the day. This seasoned vocalist has received accolades from some of the greatest entertainers in the business. "Ooh, the way Brenda Lee Eager sings, OOH Baby", smiles the legendary Smokey Robinson.Fellow singer songwriterTeena Marie credits Brenda Lee Eager as an influence in developing her own style; "The first time I heard Brenda Lee Eager I was sixteen years old and I was blown away by her range and yet sweet tone. I studied her records like I was in school. Brenda Lee was truly one of my teachers." Long time friend Mavis Staples affectionately says that Brenda Lee is a "Bad Montana", and the great singer Rev. O. C. Smith compliments "Brenda's voice is simply the most angelic voice I have ever heard". Composer, of the songs We Were There, and I Am Somebody from the stage play "We Were There", Brenda has also written songs for Bobby Womack, Mavis Staples and the Staples Singers, Pop Staples, Cliff Richard, The Manhattans, Gladys Night, Peaches and Herb, and recently a Platinum single with the artist formally known as Prince. Shirley Brown of "Woman to Woman" fame has recorded three of Brenda's tunes. Aretha Franklin and so many others continue to request her material.
Brenda's first taste of Musical Theater was with Della Reese, who cast Brenda as one of the lead roles in her musical "The Message is in the Music". Recently, Brenda returned from Europe where she co-starred with the legendary Blues singer Maine Weldon in the hit musical "Wild Woman Blues". In addition, Brenda Lee has taught songwriting for theQuincy Jones Workshop in Los Angeles, and today is a consultant for many aspiring songwriters.Brenda is a kindred spirit, who's passion runs deep for up and coming artists. She will be launching her Singers, Songwriters, Session in August. Currently, Ms. Eager is performing her One Woman Play, "Grace": The Brenda Lee Eager Story throughout Southern California.