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If icons like Marvin Gaye, Elvis Presley, or James Brown lived in today’s #MeToo social media era, they would be royally screwed and joining the likes of R. Kelly. Why? Because all of them were known to date underaged girls when they were grown men, at the height of their careers.

As truth diggers, here at ILOSM, we understand there’s a lot we can all learn from the lives and legacies of Old School celebs- regardless of if the details are good, bad, or ugly. With that said, let us share with y’all Motown singer, Tammie Terrell’s, sister’s details about the reportedly tumultuous relationship between Tammi and James Brown.

James Brown Was 30 and Tammi Terrell was 17?

Tammi Terrell was best known for her duet with Marvin Gaye, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” You’re All I Need To Get By,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” But before she made the move to Motown, she was Brown’s backup singer. It was during that time that Tammi reportedly began dating Brown when he was 30 and she was 17 years old.

According to Tammi’s sister, Ludie Montgomery, when their Mother found out that her teen daughter was dating a 30 year old cat, she nearly lost it.

Here’s What Tammi’s Mother Reportedly Caught James Brown Doing In Her Bed

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Here’s what was reported regarding Ludie’s recollection of the time their Mother busted Tammi Terrell and James Brown:

According to Tammi Terrell’s sister (Ludie), James Brown enticed the impressionable 17-year-old Tammi with lavish gifts and luxuries when she toured with the James Brown Review.

When Tammi’s mother and sister visited her in New York. Her suite was beautiful and spacious with a sitting area and bedroom. The space was adorned with an array of flowers that complimented the colors of the decor. …

James also bought her many presents which included furs, jewelry and gorgeous ensembles; the next outfit was more beautiful than the last.

“Tammi took us shopping and bought us expensive gifts at Saks Fifth Avenue. When we returned, we entered Tammi’s room, we saw that James Brown was sleeping in Tammi’s bed. He woke up abruptly, greeted us politely and left. Mother seemed awfully worried and confused but Brown’s assistant-Gertie assured her that she kept a watchful eye out for Tammi on the road.” -via PanacheReport

Sister Then Described Severe Abuse Tammi Reportedly Suffered From James Brown

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While on the road with James Brown, Tammi Terrell was reportedly beaten severely. The last time was when she went to singer, Gene Chandler, for help: “I witnessed the situation and she came to me for help, then I called her parents,” said Chandler.

According to PR, here’s what Ludie wrote in her biography, My Sister Tommie, The Real Life Tammi Terrell:

“Our mother received a distressing telephone call. Mother was horrified to learn that a 17-year-old Tammi had encountered some trouble on the road and was coming home. James Brown had beaten her mercilessly and Tammi wanted out. My father was especially hurt because he knew James and he trusted him with Tammi since she was only 17 and he was 30.

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When Tammi returned home she looked disheveled, tired and just worn out. I learned that night that she had been trying to get away for some time but was worried about breach of contract repercussions.

While mother and I were unpacking Tammi’s things in the basement my mother discovered a blue, silk oriental dress. It was called a Kimono and James had bought it for Tammi. This dress had particular significance! There was blood all over it. We learned that Tammi’s abuse was extensive and that this tragic incident involved an umbrella with horrific results.”

After her reportedly brutal relationship with James Brown, Tammi moved on to a reportedly equally brutal relationship with Temptations lead singer, David Ruffin.

Thankfully, at the end of her short life –which was sadly claimed by brain cancer in 1970, just one month before her 25th birthday– Tammi Terrell felt what real love was from the doctor she was happily engaged to at the time of her passing.

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If icons -like Marvin Gaye, Elvis Presley, or James Brown- lived in today’s #MeToo social media era, they would be royally screwed and joining the likes of R. Kelly. Why? Because all of them were known to date and/or marry underaged girls when they were grown men at the height of their careers.

As truth diggers, here at ILOSM, we understand there’s a lot we can all learn from the lives and legacies of Old School celebs- regardless of if the details are good, bad, or ugly. With that said, let us share with y’all Motown singer, Tammie Terrell’s, sister’s details about the reportedly tumultuous relationship between Tammi and James Brown.

Brown Was 30 and Terrell was 17?

Tammi Terrell was best known for her duet with Marvin Gaye, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” You’re All I Need To Get By,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” But before she made the move to Motown, she was Brown’s backup singer. It was during that time that Tammi reportedly began dating Brown when he was 30 and she was 17 years old.

According to Tammi’s sister, Ludie Montgomery, when their Mother found out that her teen daughter was dating a 30 year old cat, she nearly lost it.

Here’s What Tammi’s Mother Reportedly Caught James Brown Doing In Her Bed

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Here’s what was reported regarding Ludie’s recollection of the time their Mother busted Tammi Terrell and James Brown:

According to Tammi Terrell’s sister (Ludie), James Brown enticed the impressionable 17-year-old Tammi with lavish gifts and luxuries when she toured with the James Brown Review.

When Tammi’s mother and sister visited her in New York. Her suite was beautiful and spacious with a sitting area and bedroom. The space was adorned with an array of flowers that complimented the colors of the decor. …

James also bought her many presents which included furs, jewelry and gorgeous ensembles; the next outfit was more beautiful than the last.

“Tammi took us shopping and bought us expensive gifts at Saks Fifth Avenue. When we returned, we entered Tammi’s room, we saw that James Brown was sleeping in Tammi’s bed. He woke up abruptly, greeted us politely and left. Mother seemed awfully worried and confused but Brown’s assistant-Gertie assured her that she kept a watchful eye out for Tammi on the road.” -via PanacheReport

Sister Then Described Severe Abuse Tammi Reportedly Suffered From James Brown

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While on the road with James Brown, Tammi Terrell was reportedly beaten severely. The last time was when she went to singer, Gene Chandler, for help: “I witnessed the situation and she came to me for help, then I called her parents,” said Chandler.

According to PR, here’s what Ludie wrote in her biography, My Sister Tommie, The Real Life Tammi Terrell:

“Our mother received a distressing telephone call. Mother was horrified to learn that a 17-year-old Tammi had encountered some trouble on the road and was coming home. James Brown had beaten her mercilessly and Tammi wanted out. My father was especially hurt because he knew James and he trusted him with Tammi since she was only 17 and he was 30.

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When Tammi returned home she looked disheveled, tired and just worn out. I learned that night that she had been trying to get away for some time but was worried about breach of contract repercussions.

While mother and I were unpacking Tammi’s things in the basement my mother discovered a blue, silk oriental dress. It was called a Kimono and James had bought it for Tammi. This dress had particular significance! There was blood all over it. We learned that Tammi’s abuse was extensive and that this tragic incident involved an umbrella with horrific results.”

After her reportedly brutal relationship with James Brown, Tammi moved on to a reportedly equally brutal relationship with Temptations lead singer, David Ruffin.

Thankfully, at the end of her short life- which was sadly claimed by brain cancer in when she was 24- Tammi Terrell felt what real love was from the doctor she was happily engaged to at the time of her passing.

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Many of us may have heard about the tight knit sister-brother bond that Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell shared. What many of us may not have ‘heard through the grapevine’ as of yet, is the extremely touching thing that Marvin did for Tammi when she was in the final stages of brain cancer and attending his concert.

Marvin Gave Tammi One Last Opportunity To Do What She Loved

It’s been reported by some of Terrell’s loved ones, that at the end of 1969, just before Tammi’s passing in 1970, she made her last public appearance with the help for her friend, Marvin Gaye. By then she was between 85-95 pounds and had undergone multiple surgeries within just a few months, to treat her brain tumor. Tammi rarely went out in public at that time due to her failing health, but on that day when Gaye was performing at the Apollo Theater, she felt well enough to attend.

While there, Marvin spotted Tammi in the crowd from the stage and quickly walked off stage to sing with her. Tammi happily mustered up enough strength to stand up next to him and sing their timeless hit, “You’re All I Need To Get By” and the audience gave them a standing ovation. Because of the severity of her brain tumor, Tammi hadn’t performed live in almost two years prior. Marvin Gaye’s impromptu performance allowed Tammi to perform live one last time and she loved it. Sadly, months later Tammi took her final breathe on May 16, 1970 at the young age of 24.

Marvin Gaye Went Into Years-Long Deep Depression After Terrell Passed

Terrell’s death took a major toll on Marvin Gaye and drove him into a deep depression. He ended up not performing for two entire years after her passing and he reportedly revealed this to a friend about Tammi’s death:

via ESPN: “In my heart, I could no longer pretend to sing love songs for people. I couldn’t perform,” Gaye told a friend. “When Tammi became ill, I refused to sing in public.”

He also admitted that he felt guilty over her death and performing without her for songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby.” Gaye reportedly felt like the success wasn’t deserved without Tammi being here to celebrate in what she helped build in their duets projects.

Gaye Eulogizes Tammi, The Rest Of Motown Reportedly Banned From Funeral

Marvin Gaye delivered the eulogy at Tammi’s funeral and although he was very overwhelmed with grief and his voice repeatedly cracked throughout, he managed to beautifully eulogize the woman he viewed as a ‘sister,’ as their song, “You’re All I Need To Get By” played softly in the background.

Thousands attended Tammi’s funeral, however it was reported that Tammi’s fiancee, Dr. Ernest Garrett, stated Tammi’s mother banned everyone from Motown from the funeral EXCEPT Marvin Gaye, because she felt that he was her only true friend there. Her mother reportedly accused Motown of releasing Tammi’s first and only solo album (which Tammi previously recorded but became too ill to promote) for financial gain and downplaying her illness to the media. We’re not sure how accurate that particular accusation is because we haven’t heard Berry Gordy’s side of the story. But Marvin Gaye also allegedly took issue with Motown around that same time as well.

Overall Marvin’s and Tammi’s friendship reminds us all that when we’ve done all that we can do to help our loved ones, we can always go that extra mile to lift them up until the very end. Continue to rest well Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye.

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Many of us may have heard about the tight knit sister-brother bond that Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell shared. What many of us may not have ‘heard through the grapevine’ as of yet, is the extremely touching thing that Marvin did for Tammi when she was in the final stages of brain cancer and attending his concert.

Marvin Gave Tammi One Last Opportunity To Do What She Loved

It’s been reported by some of Terrell’s loved ones, that at the end of 1969, just before Tammi’s passing in 1970, she made her last public appearance with the help for her friend, Marvin Gaye. By then she was between 85-95 pounds and had undergone multiple surgeries within just a few months, to treat her brain tumor. Tammi rarely went out in public at that time due to her failing health, but on that day when Gaye was performing at the Apollo Theater, she felt well enough to attend.

While there, Marvin spotted Tammi in the crowd from the stage and quickly walked off stage to sing with her. Tammi happily mustered up enough strength to stand up next to him and sing their timeless hit, “You’re All I Need To Get By” and the audience gave them a standing ovation. Because of the severity of her brain tumor, Tammi hadn’t performed live in almost two years prior. Marvin Gaye’s impromptu performance allowed Tammi to perform live one last time and she loved it. Sadly, months later Tammi took her final breathe on May 16, 1970 at the young age of 24.

Marvin Gaye Went Into Years-Long Deep Depression After Terrell Passed

Terrell’s death took a major toll on Marvin Gaye and drove him into a deep depression. He ended up not performing for two entire years after her passing and he reportedly revealed this to a friend about Tammi’s death:

via ESPN: “In my heart, I could no longer pretend to sing love songs for people. I couldn’t perform,” Gaye told a friend. “When Tammi became ill, I refused to sing in public.”

He also admitted that he felt guilty over her death and performing without her for songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby.” Gaye reportedly felt like the success wasn’t deserved without Tammi being here to celebrate in what she helped build in their duets projects.

Gaye Eulogizes Tammi, The Rest Of Motown Reportedly Banned From Funeral

Marvin Gaye delivered the eulogy at Tammi’s funeral and although he was very overwhelmed with grief and his voice repeatedly cracked throughout, he managed to beautifully eulogize the woman he viewed as a ‘sister,’ as their song, “You’re All I Need To Get By” played softly in the background.

Thousands attended Tammi’s funeral, however it was reported that Tammi’s fiancee, Dr. Ernest Garrett, stated Tammi’s mother banned everyone from Motown from the funeral EXCEPT Marvin Gaye, because she felt that he was her only true friend there. Her mother reportedly accused Motown of releasing Tammi’s first and only solo album (which Tammi previously recorded but became too ill to promote) for financial gain and downplaying her illness to the media. We’re not sure how accurate that particular accusation is because we haven’t heard Berry Gordy’s side of the story. But Marvin Gaye also allegedly took issue with Motown around that same time as well.

Overall Marvin’s and Tammi’s friendship reminds us all that when we’ve done all that we can do to help our loved ones, we can always go that extra mile to lift them up until the very end. Continue to rest well Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye.

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If icons -like Marvin Gaye, Elvis Presley, or James Brown- lived in today’s #MeToo social media era, they would be royally screwed and joining the likes of R. Kelly. Why? Because all of them were known to date and/or marry underaged girls when they were grown men at the height of their careers.

As truth diggers, here at ILOSM, we understand there’s a lot we can all learn from the lives and legacies of Old School celebs- regardless of if the details are good, bad, or ugly. With that said, let us share with y’all Motown singer, Tammie Terrell’s, sister’s details about the reportedly tumultuous relationship between Tammi and James Brown.

Brown Was 30 and Terrell was 17?

Tammi Terrell was best known for her duet with Marvin Gaye, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing,” You’re All I Need To Get By,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” But before she made the move to Motown, she was Brown’s backup singer. It was during that time that Tammi reportedly began dating Brown when he was 30 and she was 17 years old.

According to Tammi’s sister, Ludie Montgomery, when their Mother found out that her teen daughter was dating a 30 year old cat, she nearly lost it.

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Marvin Gave Tammi One Last Opportunity To Do What She Loved

It’s been reported by some of Terrell’s loved ones, that at the end of 1969, just before Tammi’s passing in 1970, she made her last public appearance with the help for her friend, Marvin Gaye. By then she was between 85-95 pounds and had undergone multiple surgeries within just a few months, to treat her brain tumor. Tammi rarely went out in public at that time due to her failing health, but on that day when Gaye was performing at the Apollo Theater, she felt well enough to attend.

While there, Marvin spotted Tammi in the crowd from the stage and quickly walked off stage to sing with her. Tammi happily mustered up enough strength to stand up next to him and sing their timeless hit, “You’re All I Need To Get By” and the audience gave them a standing ovation. Because of the severity of her brain tumor, Tammi hadn’t performed live in almost two years prior. Marvin Gaye’s impromptu performance allowed Tammi to perform live one last time and she loved it. Sadly, months later Tammi took her final breathe on May 16, 1970 at the young age of 24.

Marvin Gaye Went Into Years-Long Deep Depression After Terrell Passed

Terrell’s death took a major toll on Marvin Gaye and drove him into a deep depression. He ended up not performing for two entire years after her passing and he reportedly revealed this to a friend about Tammi’s death:

via ESPN: “In my heart, I could no longer pretend to sing love songs for people. I couldn’t perform,” Gaye told a friend. “When Tammi became ill, I refused to sing in public.”

He also admitted that he felt guilty over her death and performing without her for songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby.” Gaye reportedly felt like the success wasn’t deserved without Tammi being here to celebrate in what she helped build in their duets projects.

Gaye Eulogizes Tammi, The Rest Of Motown Reportedly Banned From Funeral

Marvin Gaye delivered the eulogy at Tammi’s funeral and although he was very overwhelmed with grief and his voice repeatedly cracked throughout, he managed to beautifully eulogize the woman he viewed as a ‘sister,’ as their song, “You’re All I Need To Get By” played softly in the background.

Thousands attended Tammi’s funeral, however it was reported that Tammi’s fiancee, Dr. Ernest Garrett, stated Tammi’s mother banned everyone from Motown from the funeral EXCEPT Marvin Gaye, because she felt that he was her only true friend there. Her mother reportedly accused Motown of releasing Tammi’s first and only solo album (which Tammi previously recorded but became too ill to promote) for financial gain and downplaying her illness to the media. We’re not sure how accurate that particular accusation is because we haven’t heard Berry Gordy’s side of the story. But Marvin Gaye also allegedly took issue with Motown around that same time as well.

Overall Marvin’s and Tammi’s friendship reminds us all that when we’ve done all that we can do to help our loved ones, we can always go that extra mile to lift them up until the very end. Continue to rest well Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye.

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There’s this one touching thing that Marvin did for Tammi when she was in the final stages of brain cancer and attending his concert…

In late 1969, while performing at the Apollo Theater, Marvin Gaye spotted an ill Tammi Terrell in the audience after the singer, now under ninety pounds, stood up and began singing her opening response to Gaye on their hit, “You’re All I Need to Get By.” Gaye, who was performing with Carla Thomas on the bill, reportedly stepped off the stage into the audience to sing with Terrell, who was given a microphone. The performance ended with a standing ovation. It was to be Terrell’s final public appearance.

Marvin Gaye recalled that he felt somehow responsible for Terrell’s illness and death. Gaye failed to appreciate his own successes including the international hit, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” thinking the success was not deserved on his part.

At the funeral, Gaye delivered a final eulogy while “You’re All I Need to Get By” was playing. According to Terrell’s fiance, who knew Gaye, Terrell’s mother allowed just Gaye at the funeral but told him that Terrell’s other Motown colleagues would not be allowed in.

Source: PReport

This story reminds us all that when we’ve done all that we can do to help our loved ones, and the destiny is no longer in our control, we can always go the extra mile to lift them up and do a little more. I’m sure Marvin’s children are proud of the man their Dad was.

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