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- Vicki Anderson was born on November 21, 1939 in Houston, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for Tango 2001 (1973), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) and Upbeat (1964). She was married to Bobby Byrd. She died on July 3, 2023 in the USA.
- SpouseBobby Byrd(? - September 12, 2007) (his death)
- Part of the James Brown family of performers.
- Mother of Carleen Anderson.
- She joined James Brown in 1965, replacing Anna King, and stayed for three years as his main female singer, until she was replaced by Marva Whitney in 1968. She rejoined in 1969 after Marva departed, staying for a further three years until 1972, after which Lyn Collins took over from her.
- Anderson was an American soul singer best known for her performances with the James Brown Revue.
- She recorded a number of singles under both her birth (Myra Barnes) and stage names.
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