Eugene McDaniels
Eugene McDaniels has passed away at the age of 76.
The star died on Friday at his home in Maine.
A post on Daniels' website reads: "Gene McDaniels, adored father, adoring husband and incredible friend passed away gently into the sweet forever on July 29, 2011 at his home on the Maine cost that he loved so much."
McDaniels had a number of Billboard hits during the 1960s including Tower of Strength, A Hundred Pounds of Clay, Spanish Lace and Compared to What.
He also penned the popular song Feel Like Makin' Love, which went on to win Roberta Flack a Grammy Award in 1974.
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