Doreen Tess Waddell (10 July 1965 – 1 March 2002), also known by her stage name Do'reen, was a singer who worked with Soul II Soul, the KLF, T-Funk, and the Phunklawds.
Doreen Waddell | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Do'reen |
| Born | Doreen Tess Waddell 10 July 1965 Hove, East Sussex, England |
| Died | 1 March 2002 (aged 36) Shoreham, West Sussex, England |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1988–2002 |
| Formerly of | Soul II Soul |
Music career
editSoul II Soul
editWaddell sang lead vocals on Soul II Soul's "Feel Free" and "Happiness (Dub)",[1] and backing vocals on other tracks, on their debut album Club Classics Vol. One (1989).
KLF
editShe sang backing vocals on the KLF's "Justified and Ancient (All Bound for Mu Mu Land)" (1991).
Beat Publique
editIn 1992, Waddell released "Realise" as part of the Beat Publique, which also featured Lunarci and Gary Masters. At the time, she was reportedly working with music producer Peter Harder on her solo career.[1]
D'Influence
editHer solo career included a collaboration with D'Influence on "Ain't Gonna Walk In Your Shadow No More".
Death
editWaddell was killed on 1 March 2002 in Shoreham-by-Sea. After being challenged by staff in Tesco at the Holmbush Shopping Centre on suspicion of shoplifting goods, including children's items, she ran through a rear fire exit and attempted to cross the A27 nearby. She was hit by three drivers, dying instantly at the age of 36. She left a four-year-old son.[2][3][4]
References
edit- 1 2 Davydd Chong (11 July 1992). "People" (PDF). Music Week. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "Dead shoplifter was a pop star". The Argus. 4 March 2002. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "Soul star who was shoplifter dies as she flees from store". The Telegraph. 5 March 2002. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ↑ "Soul II Soul, KLF Singer Killed". NME. 4 March 2002. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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