Soul singer Bobby Womack dies at 70
News of his death was confirmed on Friday morning
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Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack, who gave memorable hits like 'Lookin' for a Love', 'That's The Way I Feel About Cha' and 'California Dreamin', has died at the age of 70.
A representative for Womack's label, XL Recordings, confirmed the news of his death on Friday morning, said the Hollywood Reporter.
Bobby and his brothers formed a group in the '60s called "The Valentinos" and they recorded the song "It's All Over Now" before the Rolling Stones released their version -- the group's first number one hit.
In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
A representative for Womack's label, XL Recordings, confirmed the news of his death on Friday morning, said the Hollywood Reporter.
Bobby and his brothers formed a group in the '60s called "The Valentinos" and they recorded the song "It's All Over Now" before the Rolling Stones released their version -- the group's first number one hit.
In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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First Published: Jun 28 2014 | 1:59 PM IST