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Cavin Yarbrough, Half of R&B Duo Yarbrough & Peoples, Dies at 72

Cavin Yarbrough, half of the 1980s R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples, has died at the age of 72.

Their engaging mix of R&B, soul, funk, pop and dance — graced by their smooth and spirited vocals — also sparked three additional R&B top 10s during the pair’s ’80s heyday: “Heartbeats,” “Guilty” and “I Wouldn’t Lie.” He brought them to the attention of Lonnie Simmons, who signed them to his Los Angeles-based label, Total Experience Records. “Cavin was not only an extraordinary talent, but a kind man with a great heart,” said longtime friend Michele Elyzabeth, who also served as Yarbrough & Peoples’ PR representative for more than 40 years.

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