The Fuzz was an American female vocal trio from

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They started out in 1970 as The Passionettes, but changed their name when they signed to Calla Records in 1971. Their self-titled debut, which came out that year, was significant in that it was one of the first "concept" albums by a female artist and interspersed monologues (then referred to as "raps") and musical selections, built around a theme comparing love to the four seasons. Further, most of the songs were written by a group member (Shelia Young). The group had a great influence on the style

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would later popularize under the tutelage of

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. The single " I Love You for All Seasons" went Top 10 on the US ''

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and peaked at #21 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The follow-up single, " Like an Open Door", hit #14 on the R&B chart, and after releasing two more singles with little or no success, they disbanded in 1972.

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Allmusic.com The group reunited in the 1990s and performed at the Art Leboe Concert Hall in

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with a new member on September 11, 2010, more than two years after the death of Barbara Gilliam, and with Val Williams and two new members at The WAVE's Love Affair Concert at Honda Center, Anaheim,

on February 11, 2017.

Members

*Sheila Young *Val Williams *Barbara Gilliam (died August 4, 2008,

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Members

Discography

Albums

Singles

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