Carlena Williams | |
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| Birth name | Flora Williams |
| Also known as | Carlena Weaver Carlene Williams |
| Born | February 25, 1942 |
| Origin | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 2013 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | Singer |
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Carlena Williams (February 25, 1942 – November 13, 2013) was an American vocalist. Early in her career, she recorded under her name, Flora Williams, as an Ikette in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. In the 1960s she released a few singles as Carlena Weaver. She later toured with rock group Pink Floyd as a backing vocalist. Williams sang with various artists, including The Carpenters, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Etta James, David Gilmour, and Humble Pie. Williams was a member of Sunshine, Donna Summer's backing vocal group in the 1970s.[1]