Gwen Dickey


Gwen Dickey is an American musician. She is best known as the lead singer of the R&B band Rose Royce, where she performed under the name Rose Norwalt. Notable songs from the group include "Car Wash" and "Wishing on a Star". In 1976, their US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Car Wash" brought Dickey and the band acclaim and success. After leaving the band in 1980, Dickey moved to the United Kingdom, where she continued a solo career.

Career

Gwen Dickey formed her own version of Rose Royce in 2017 - Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce and in 2021 and 2022 toured the UK nationally. In 2022 Gwen featured on the Giants of Soul Tour - taking in 15 UK venues performing with Deniece Williams, Alexander O'Neal, Tunde and Jaki Graham. In 2023
In 2024 Dickey released the EP “This is Gwen Dickey”, featuring four tracks. The EP is a collaboration with producer, songwriter, and guitarist Eric Jackson and songwriter/producer Robert Elijah Storm Daniels.

Personal life

In 2010, Dickey experienced a spinal cord injury in her London home, leaving her reliant on a wheelchair. As of 2023, she still performs concerts while seated on stage.

Discography

Time to Change Album This Is Gwen Dickey EPIf I'm Gonna Be With You Single

Discography

Car Wash: Original [Motion Picture Soundtrack|Car Wash] In [Full Bloom (Rose Royce album)|In Full Bloom] Strikes Again Rainbow Connection IV