Wood’s final message to his fans referenced one of his beloved songs: ‘Catch you on the rebound.’

Soul singer Brenton Wood, who hit the Billboard charts in 1967 with “ Gimme Little Sign ” and “ The Oogum Boogum Song, ” died Jan. 3. He was 83. Manny Gallegos, Wood’s manager, confirmed the singer’s death to Variety. He said that Wood died surrounded by family members at his home in Moreno Valley, California.

Brenton Wood, the soul singer known for novelty hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died at age 83 in his California home.

Brenton Wood, the soul singer behind songs like "The Oogum ... In their statement, Wood’s family said, "Reflecting on music and his career recently, dad said it’s ‘all about memories.’

Less than two weeks into the new year, and the music world is already reeling after losing four legendary performers. The latest to go was iconic soul singer Sam Moore, who died on Jan. 10, due to complications following a surgery, according to multiple reports. He was 89.

Legendary soul singer Sam Moore died on Jan. 10, according to multiple reports. He was 89. Moore reportedly died from complications while recovering from a surgery. Moore was best known as one-half of the R&B group Sam & Dave. His partner in that group, Dave Prater, died in 1988.

FILE - Sam Moore arrives at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington, Oct. 18, 2015. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File) Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP Legendary soul singer Sam Moore died on Jan. 10, according to multiple reports. He was 89.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of some of its finest stars. Below, Page Six remembers the actors, singers and more celebs who died in 2025. Director David Lynch died at the beginning of 2025, his family announced on Jan. 16.

‘The Rolling Stones No. 2’, the second UK release for The Rolling Stones turns 60 this week (15 January 1965). ‘The Rolling Stones No. 2’ was released on 15 January 1965, nine months after the band’s debut ‘The Rolling Stones’ in April 1964.

Davey D starts the show by playing Bugalooza, Louisiana by Brenton Wood, a tribute to the legendary soul singer who passed away over the holidays. Davey acknowledges Brenton’s influence on West Coast culture,

Veterans at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods are using a multisensory approach to create music as a way to heal from the past.

MIAMI — Sam Moore, the towering tenor of the Sam & Dave soul music duo whose mid-1960s hits “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’ “ soundtracked the lives of countless fans and then ...