The Blossoms were an American girl group that originated from California. During their height of success in the 1960s, the group's lineup consisted of Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean …

Dec 4, 2023 · Last month on Thursday, November 23rd – Thanksgiving day, Fanita James, another great musician passed away after a long illness. Fanita’s first recordings were with …

Starting out as the Dreamers, the Blossoms were students at Fremont High School in Los Angeles in 1954 and were discovered by singer Richard Berry at a school talent show. At that …

Nov 23, 2023 · Just announced on Facebook that Fanita has passed. Really sorry to hear that another one of Phil's Philles angels has passed -- especially on an otherwise happy holiday …

Word is slowly making its way across FB that prolific session/background singer, Fanita James of The Blossoms and Bob. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, passed away on November 23rd. Fanita is …

Dec 27, 2023 · I see from the latest issue of Record Collector magazine that Fanita James (né Barrett) died last month, aged 85 (also noted in a couple of places online and on the …

The Blossoms became a permanent fixture on the pop music television series 'Shindig' show. left to right: Darlene Love, Jean King & Fanita James. By 1965, the group had been reduced to a …

RIP Fanita James; Rest In Music, Power & Peace. "All I Need Is Your Good, Good Lovin' - loved the blossoms and the Appalas too. RIP, Fanita. The Blossoms are one of the greatest girl …

By 1964, Fanita (with a new last name of James), was the last original Dreamer with the Blossoms when they became the resident vocal group for the Shindig TV show. In February …

Fanita James was the one constant factor in the group from 1954 until 1990, when she retired the Blossoms. Since then she has occasionally toured and recorded with the Shirelles. Jean King …