Edna Wright

Wright sang backup for various artists, including the Righteous Brothers, Ray Charles, and Cher.

[1] In 1960, she began singing in a gospel group called The COGIC (Church of God in Christ) singers.

Wright sang lead on "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" by Hale and the Hushabyes which was a pseudonym for a group that included Brian Wilson, Sonny & Cher, Jackie DeShannon.

[2] Under the stage name Sandy Wynns she released her debut solo single "A Touch of Venus" on Champion Records, which led to a nationwide nightclub tour.

Wright married musician Greg Perry, who co-wrote and produced many of Honey Cone's recordings at Hot Wax.

[5] In the 1980s and 1990s, Wright sang backup for various musical acts, including U2, Kim Carnes, Aaron Neville and Andraé Crouch.

[7] On September 12, 2020, Wright died suddenly, at age 75 after suffering a heart attack at a hospital in Encino, California.