Brenton wood passed away at 83 in Monero valley, California.

He was best known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum song".

 His other famous songs  include "Gimme Little Sign" and  "Baby you got it".

Wood was born in Shreveport Louisiana and raised in  San Pedro,Los Angeles.

He discovered his passion for music  in Crompton  during high school.

His manager confirmed he passed  peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. 

Brenton Wood's soulful voice and hits  cemented his legacy  in music history.