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Thread started 02/21/07 11:30am

scriptgirl

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Whatever happened to Brenda Bennett

As a kid, I was scared to death of her, lol-she looked like the tough girl in high schoolb who was in the upstairs bathroom smoking, lol, but now I am curious.
"Lack of home training crosses all boundaries."
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Reply #1 posted 02/21/07 11:34am

langebleu

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scriptgirl said:

As a kid, I was scared to death of her, lol-she looked like the tough girl in high schoolb who was in the upstairs bathroom smoking, lol, but now I am curious.

From what I recall, she and Roy split.

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Reply #2 posted 02/21/07 1:05pm

scriptgirl

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Who is Roy?
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Reply #3 posted 02/21/07 2:12pm

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scriptgirl said:

Who is Roy?


Roy ran/designed Prince's live show lighting for years. I believe he was pretty well known and respected in the live arena for his lighting expertise. He was also married to Brenda Bennett.
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Reply #4 posted 02/23/07 12:52am

funkpill

love She was my favorite 6


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Reply #5 posted 02/23/07 3:36pm

woogiebear

HER RAP IN "IF A GIRL ANSWERS" IS CLASSIC!!!!!
AND ALSO, "BITE THE BEAT"

"WHEN I FIRST SAW YOUR TEETH, I KNEW U'D B THE ONLY ONE QUALIFIED"!!!!!


CLASSICS!!!!!
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Reply #6 posted 02/24/07 7:16am

lipstick

Whilst we are asking that question, whatever happened to Susan Moonsie?
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Reply #7 posted 02/24/07 12:16pm

BananaCologne

Brenda was always my favourite mushy smoker
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Reply #8 posted 02/24/07 3:17pm

SoulAlive

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Whilst we are asking that question, whatever happened to Susan Moonsie?


She married some famous actor and moved to Canada.Her husband died,if I'm not mistaken.
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Reply #9 posted 02/25/07 12:39am

madhouseman

Brenda continued recording for a while (including work for John Palumbo-a Baltimore based musician who created a band called CRACK THE SKY), and as far as I remember, she has gotten out of the industry. I interviewed her and spent the day with her back in the 1990s, but haven't spoken to her in a long time.

She really had a kick ass voice!

Yes, she and Roy divorced many years ago.
The expanded version of my book PRINCE and The Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983-1984 was released in November 2018. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538114623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) or www.facebook.com/groups/1...104195943/
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Reply #10 posted 02/25/07 1:01am

ladygirl99

Brenda had the best voice out of Vanity 6. Too bad that Prince didn't had the chance to really do some solo thing with but then Prince can't do anything though.
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Reply #11 posted 02/26/07 4:38pm

regcart

I love Brenda Bennetts voice it was strong and very gutsy.....Love her on all things she sings on.....She was the bottom to both Vanity 6 & Apollonia 6.....Some Kind of Lover.....Was my SHYT!
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Reply #12 posted 02/26/07 6:21pm

scriptgirl

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Madhousemen, was Brenda cool-what, if anything, did she have to say about Prince and vanity?
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Reply #13 posted 02/26/07 11:33pm

Jude418

Always wondered if Brenda had the balls to spontaneously chime in during Purple Rain (Syracuse telecast) or if Prince invited her to step up???
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Reply #14 posted 02/27/07 12:35am

funkpill

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I love Brenda Bennetts voice it was strong and very gutsy.....Love her on all things she sings on.....She was the bottom to both Vanity 6 & Apollonia 6.....Some Kind of Lover.....Was my SHYT!



That's right nod

Her vocals stood out

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Reply #15 posted 02/27/07 8:05am

madhouseman

scriptgirl said:

Madhousemen, was Brenda cool-what, if anything, did she have to say about Prince and vanity?


She was very open about her time with Prince. I interviewed her for UPTOWN but I also interviewed her for a book about Prince's studio sessions that is in the works. She spoke about the sessions for 3x2=6 and about Vanity and Apollonia. My guess is that there will never be a reunion of either band.

Tracking Susan is another thing. She has dropped off the map.
The expanded version of my book PRINCE and The Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983-1984 was released in November 2018. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538114623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) or www.facebook.com/groups/1...104195943/
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Reply #16 posted 02/27/07 8:45am

wonder505

madhouseman said:

scriptgirl said:

Madhousemen, was Brenda cool-what, if anything, did she have to say about Prince and vanity?


She was very open about her time with Prince. I interviewed her for UPTOWN but I also interviewed her for a book about Prince's studio sessions that is in the works. She spoke about the sessions for 3x2=6 and about Vanity and Apollonia. My guess is that there will never be a reunion of either band.

Tracking Susan is another thing. She has dropped off the map.


The striking thing is that Susan actually showed up at the Prince/Tamar show in Miami at Club Mansion. The only reason i knew about it is because one of the moderators at the NPGMC mentioned it and posted an old pic of her from the Vanity days. Someone did respond by asking for a recent pic but none was posted or available i guess.
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Reply #17 posted 02/27/07 10:16am

unkemptpueblo

Brenda was the real deal. Has anyone kept count of how many times she said "Everybody" on record? She seemed so tough. lol
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Reply #18 posted 02/27/07 5:56pm

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Ok 2 questions-one, madhousemen, does Brenda not feel kindly toward Vanity and Appollonia? Also, what do you mean about Brenda chiming in on Purple Rain during Syracruse? What is Brenda doing now?
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Reply #19 posted 02/27/07 7:37pm

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scriptgirl said:

Ok 2 questions-one, madhousemen, does Brenda not feel kindly toward Vanity and Appollonia? Also, what do you mean about Brenda chiming in on Purple Rain during Syracruse? What is Brenda doing now?


I didn't say anything about Brenda chiming in at Syracuse. That was someone else.

Regarding Brenda's thoughts about Vanity and Apollonia, there was nothing bad said at all... it was just obvious that she had moved on. She was very classy about everything and even teared up when we were talking about some of the memories, but she said nothing bad about either one of them.

As to what she is doing now... I haven't seen her in 10 years, so I couldn't say. All I can tell you is that some of her information was reflected in the writing in UPTOWN, DMSR, and Days of Wild (and other UPTOWN publications).
Hope that helps.
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Reply #20 posted 02/27/07 8:38pm

scriptgirl

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Thank you for that info-where can I read the interviews you did with her?
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Reply #21 posted 02/27/07 10:07pm

madhouseman

scriptgirl said:

Thank you for that info-where can I read the interviews you did with her?


Hopefully, the information will eventually be in my book about Prince's studio sessions. I am working on it, and there is no set release date. Thanx for checking.
The expanded version of my book PRINCE and The Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983-1984 was released in November 2018. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538114623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) or www.facebook.com/groups/1...104195943/
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Reply #22 posted 02/28/07 3:00am

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unkemptpueblo said:

Brenda was the real deal. Has anyone kept count of how many times she said "Everybody" on record? She seemed so tough. lol


I love the way she repeatedly said "Everybody!" on certain songs lol On "Wet Dream",she seems determined to get the other girls to sing with more enthusiasm.She was like the cheeleader of the group:

"Everybody sing together!!" lol
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Reply #23 posted 02/28/07 7:59am

unkemptpueblo

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unkemptpueblo said:

Brenda was the real deal. Has anyone kept count of how many times she said "Everybody" on record? She seemed so tough. lol


I love the way she repeatedly said "Everybody!" on certain songs lol On "Wet Dream",she seems determined to get the other girls to sing with more enthusiasm.She was like the cheeleader of the group:"Everybody sing together!!" lol



lol a really butch one that smoked cigrarettes!

"Tramp go take a bath in puke"
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Reply #24 posted 02/28/07 1:07pm

furygirl

I don't know y but I never liked Brenda. confused
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Reply #25 posted 02/28/07 1:10pm

nurse

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I don't know y but I never liked Brenda. confused



Me either, but I did love V6 though, it was just something about Brenda that I could never put my finger on hmmm
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Reply #26 posted 03/01/07 6:51am

unkemptpueblo

I think she had the best voice out of both incarnations of the 6's. A Million Miles is a great song, and i think she held her own on it.
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Reply #27 posted 03/01/07 6:20pm

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A Million Miles was my fave song on that cd
actually can someone post a listing of the tracks on that cd?
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Reply #28 posted 03/01/07 6:30pm

regcart

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A Million Miles was my fave song on that cd
actually can someone post a listing of the tracks on that cd?

1. Happy Birthday Mr. Christian-Love that song
2. Sex Shooter-the bomb song extended version i LOVE
3. Blue Limousine-So Funky
4. A Million Miles(I Love you)-Brenda Kills it! She funky
5. Ooo She She Wa Wa-Love this rocker by Susan
6. In A Spanish Villa-Love this song by Apples
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Reply #29 posted 03/01/07 9:53pm

Jude418

regcart said:

scriptgirl said:

A Million Miles was my fave song on that cd
actually can someone post a listing of the tracks on that cd?

1. Happy Birthday Mr. Christian-Love that song
2. Sex Shooter-the bomb song extended version i LOVE
3. Blue Limousine-So Funky
4. A Million Miles(I Love you)-Brenda Kills it! She funky
5. Ooo She She Wa Wa-Love this rocker by Susan
6. In A Spanish Villa-Love this song by Apples


It was pretty dope that back in the day Prince or an associated artist could put out an album with 5, 6, or 7 songs and have us totally entertained... The songs were extended and complex... Today you get CDs with 25 tracks and 90% of it is shit.
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