Wow, it's been a long time as I've had a ton of business clients along with interviews to deal with.
Anyway, I chose this blog to post my feelings about the passing of R&B recording artist Vesta. My condolences go out to her family and close friends.
So far, what I've read on the blogs is that this was a very nice woman despite being in a business that is not nice. On the other hand, I hate that commenters have used this as a format to say what a grown woman did in her life. From her dating life to alleged beef with other singers has been a thread on boards aimed at an older audience.
The topic of mental illness is a sensitive one for me as there isn't a day that goes by I don't hear about the Kelly Thomas case going on in Fullerton, CA. Anyone who has conquered this without meds should be commended. I'm not judging those who take meds but from observing a close relative, I think faith should be of equal dosage.
Here is a piece about the late singer from veteran journalist Steven Ivory. Like most of his work, it is honest without being sugary or judgmental. One thing I might add that was ironic about Ms.Williams' career is that she gained popularity as a plus-sized woman. Yet, due to alleged pressure from her record company, she lost almost half her weight but never had another hit and continued to do background work along with oldies revues with other artists from the same era.
I couldn't find her appearance on 'Sister, Sister' but I thought this commercial was pretty sweet to the ear.
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