Teena Marie, The Lovergirl, In Her Recent Years (PHOTOS)

The ‘Lovergirl’ has left us. Born Marie Christine Brockert, Teena Marie rose to prominence in the late ’70s and ’80s, popping up on the scene with funk legend Rick James. An accomplished musician in her own right, Marie played the rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas.

A quintessential artist, Marie also wrote, produced, sang and arranged virtually all of her songs since her 1980 release ‘Irons in the Fire.’ Marie released 13 studio albums, six of which sold one million units on the US R&B chart. Two of her albums went platinum, and six altogether were gold. Marie’s biggest hit came in 1984 with her single ‘Lovergirl,’ which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Marie’s life was music and she lived it, from her Motown days to the record label Epic, both her life and music amazed everyone. Take a look at some of her most memorable moments on stage.  

Singer Teena Marie performs with her daughter at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson.

In 2002, Teena Marie performs with the Isley Brothers in Concert featuring special guest Rick James.

In 2002, Teena Marie performs with the Isley Brothers in Concert featuring special guest Rick James.

In 2002, Teena Marie performs with the Isley Brothers in Concert featuring special guest Rick James.

Teena Marie performs in concert at The Gibson Amphitheatre on July 25, 2008 in Universal City, California.

Teena Marie performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson.

Teena Marie performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson.

Teena Marie performs at a 50th anniversary celebration of Motown October 20, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event featured a reunion of Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and a tribute to Berry Gordy by Smokey Robinson.