Doreen Tess Waddell (10 July 1965 – 1 March 2002), also known by her stage name Do'reen, was a singer who worked with

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The KLF The KLF (also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, the JAMs, the Timelords and other names) are a British electronic band formed in London in 1987. Bill Drummond (alias King Boy D) and Jimmy Cauty (alias Rockman Rock) began by releasing ...

, T-Funk, and the Phunklawds.

Music career

Soul II Soul

Waddell sang lead vocals on Soul II Soul's "Feel Free" and "Happiness (Dub)", and backing vocals on other tracks, on the album ''

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''.

KLF

She sang backing vocals on the KLF's " Justified and Ancient (All Bound for Mu Mu Land)".

D'Influence

Her solo career included a collaboration with

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on "Ain't Gonna Walk In Your Shadow No More".

Death

Waddell was killed on 1 March 2002 in

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. After being challenged by staff in

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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 vehicles, dying instantly at the age of 36. She left a four-year-old son.

References

1965 births 2002 deaths 20th-century Black British women singers Pedestrian road incident deaths Road incident deaths in England English people of Jamaican descent Soul II Soul members {{UK-singer-stub