Vicki Anderson

Vicki Anderson
Anderson performing in 1998
Background information
Born
Myra Barnes

(1939-11-21)November 21, 1939
DiedJuly 3, 2023(2023-07-03) (aged 83)
GenresSoul, funk, R&B
OccupationsMusician, singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active1965–1995
Formerly ofJames Brown Revue

Vicki Anderson (born Myra Barnes; November 21, 1939 – July 3, 2023) was an American soul singer best known for her performances with the James Brown Revue. She recorded a number of singles under both her birth and stage names. She was the widow of Bobby Byrd and mother of musician Carleen Anderson.