Bessie Regina Norris (December 21, 1953 – May 10, 2020), [1][2] better known by her stage name Betty Wright, [3] was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and background vocalist.

Betty Wright was an American soul singer who helped originate what became known as the Miami Sound – a blend of soul and funk with Caribbean influences – in the 70s.

Betty, as she was called, began singing with her family gospel group, the Echoes of Joy, by the age of three. The youngest of six siblings, the group was led by her beloved mother Rosa. At 12, she was …

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62K Followers, 287 Following, 334 Posts - Betty Wright (@therealbettywright) on Instagram: "Official account of Betty Wright Singer • Songwriter • Producer • Vocal Architect Mentor • Soul of Miami's …

Apr 20, 2026 · Raised in Miami and shaped by a legendary lineage as the daughter of R&B icon Betty Wright, she stepped into the spotlight early-recording by 11 and touring the world by 13. Her voice, …

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Betty Wright (born Bessie Regina Norris) is known to the world-at-large for her soul-stirring iconic rhythm & blues hits like “Clean Up Woman”, “Tonight Is the Night”, and “No Pain No Gain”. However, there is …

In many ways, it all began when a 14-year-old girl from the Liberty City housing projects put the “Magic City’s” own brand of southern soul on the international map.