Melanie Thornton (1967 - 2001) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Melanie Thornton

Birth:	May 13, 1967 Charleston Charleston County South Carolina, USA
Death:	Nov. 24, 2001, Switzerland
Singer. Recorded hits "Sweet Dreams" and "Be My Lover." Melanie sang in night clubs until persuaded by a relative, Bob Chisholm, to come to Germany and begin a singing career. The song "Sweet Dreams" got the attention of Frank Farian who later teamed her with Alaskan native, rapper Lane McCray. They began the group "LaBouche." Thornton's voice has been recognized on the pop circuit in Germany and America as well as countries abroad. Before her death the group LaBouche sold 10 million units and achieved gold and platinum awards in over 15 countries. In February 2000 she took her career solo and became an independent artist. She was promoting her latest CD/ALbum "Ready to Fly" while in flight to Zurich at the time of her death. It was due to be released just 2 days after the plane crash. (bio by: Cyndi Long) Cause of death: Plane crash Search Amazon for Melanie Thornton

Burial: Pleasant Memorial Gardens Charleston County South Carolina, USA Plot: Unknown, Died in plane crash [unmarked]
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Cyndi Long Record added: Mar 29, 2002 Find A Grave Memorial# 6296422