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WENDY RENE
Soul / R&B

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WENDY RENE: General Info

Member Since

9/20/2006

Band Members

Check out Alicia Keys rendition of After Laughter Comes Tears on her latest album

Hear Wu Tang Clan’s TEARZ on THE WACKNESS Soundtrack

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Record Label

STAX / Fantasy, Inc.

Type of Label

Major

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About WENDY RENE

Born in Memphis, Tennessee to a musician mother and a philanthropist father, Mary Frierson knew she was destined for the stage. In her early teens she became a part of a singing group her older brother, Johnny, created. She, Johnny, and friends Wilbur and Marion would soon share the stage as The Drapels, performing such classic songs as Wondering When My Love is Coming Home. That tune would also be the group’s first recording with hometown record company Stax, headed by businessman Jim Stewart. After a few hits and notable performances on stage with the likes of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, and others, The Drapels had become a staple at Stax. In 1964 with a portfolio full of original songs and creativity boiling over in her, Mary began her solo career under the name Wendy Rene. Rene’s first hit single would become the cult classic After Laughter Comes Tears. A local and national pop star, Rene quickly became a headliner at venues such as the Apollo and would fill stadiums with her melodious voice. She pioneered a new era of “rock-star” style with her signature dresses, hairdos, and exotic pets. Choosing to become a wife and mother, Rene soon retired from her life as a recording artist and focused on her family. She and her husband currently live in Tennessee and have six children and several grandchildren. Recently, Rene’s songs and samples of her music have been used in movie soundtracks such as Lucky Slevin starring Josh Hartnett and Bruce Willis, 2008’s The Wackness with Ben Kingsley and rapper Method Man, and the Fighting Temptations starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Beyoncé Knowles. Many of today’s artists have sampled or remade Rene’s songs on their very successful albums such as award-winning rap group Wu-Tang Clan and multi-platinum R & B artist Alicia Keys. Today, Rene is dedicated to ministry and sharing her gifts and experiences with young artists and professionals. She is still an active songwriter for several artists, and currently heads her own publishing company and is the author of two highly anticipated upcoming books.

5 QUESTIONS WITH WENDY RENE

EXACT MAGAZINE: What was the last movie you saw at the theater?

WENDY RENE: Tropic Thunder. Those guys were hilarious

EM: Do you have a favorite food?

WR: That would have to be my daughter’s spaghetti and sauce.

EM: What’s the last CD you bought?

WR: It was either Usher’s new one or a Sam Cooke box set.

EM: It’s football season. Who are you rooting for?

WR: I’m a Cowboys fan all the way!

EM: Okay, last one. Do you have any bad or dirty habits?

WR: Um…I used to be addicted to Pepsis. Does that count?

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Prezadential	Jul 16 2009 4:30 PM You got some nice tracks on your page. Do you want a FREE beat for your next project? Give me a e-mail address to send it to. Prez
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whispers	Jul 1 2009 10:24 PM Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground If you had not have fallen Then I would not have found you Angel flying too close to the ground And I patched up your broken wing And hung around a while Tried to keep your spirits up And your fever down I knew someday that you would fly away For love's the greatest healer to be found So leave me if you need to I will still remember Angel flying too close to the ground Fly on, fly on past the speed of sound I'd rather see you up Than see you down Leave me if you need to I will still remember Angel flying too close to the ground Willie Nelson
nuh	Jun 26 2009 11:08 AM I love you:)
HELKER™ Graphics and Design	Jun 25 2009 4:24 PM Came across Wendy back in the 90s because of Wu-Tang. Fell in love with her music ever since. This is what I call soul.
sberla	Jun 25 2009 1:06 PM 27.06.2009 SUPPORT SQUAT !!! B_TEAM INNA BRIANZA !!!
peter	Jun 23 2009 5:55 PM hey Wendy! you are amazing. your voice is great. thank you! where do you live? im live in Hollywood and would love to ask you a few questions for a documentary i'm filming.thank you!
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Grand Fortune Ent.	Jun 21 2009 3:23 AM Just stopping by to show you some support and to thank you for the friendship. I'm really feeling your style. Check out our tracks and let us know what you think. Hit us up if you are ever interested in anything you hear. http://www.twitter.com/grandfortune http://www.reverbnation.com/grandfortune
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Beats For Sale Ill-it Beatz	Jun 17 2009 5:38 AM Thanks for the add
OLD SCHOOL JAMS LIVE @ THE GREEK THEATRE 9/13/09	Jun 5 2009 9:36 PM Thanks! Hope to see you at the show
Stonephace	Jun 5 2009 9:25 AM Thanks for your friendship - stunning voice, big fan of your work.
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TRUTH ON THE TABLE project / NEW ALBUM out ON WAX	May 25 2009 8:46 PM ...peeace,what's good on ur end? I upped a snippet of the new album sampler plus some new beatz...leave some feedback when u have a second...be blessed,stay positive!!! s v c
LuvIsLikeAraZorBlade	May 24 2009 8:36 PM Hey ;) Hope your having a great holiday weekend! Weather out here is beautiful!! Keep up the good works! Cheers
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