John ‘Ecstacy’ Fletcher of US rap group Whodini has died at age 56. A cause of death has not been announced.
Whodini had their first US dance hit in 1983 with ‘Magic Wand’ but despite numerous Dance Hits and R&B/Hip Hop chart placements never managed to crack the US Top 40.
‘Funky Beat’ in 1986 charted at no 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Whodini made six albums. The last was ‘Six’ in 1996.
Questlove of The Roots announced Ecstacy’s passing.
One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini. This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop. This is sad man. https://t.co/ZRSqI7555F
— Questlove (@questlove) December 23, 2020
Jermaine Dupri also tweeted about the death of Fletcher.
My God, this one hurts me so bad,I can’t even believe I’m posting this,Ex you know I love you 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you for every word,every conversation every good time,may your soul Rest In Power 🕊🕊🕊 #whodini q pic.twitter.com/6RGuOankWl
— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) December 23, 2020
Fletcher last performed with Whodini on 31 May 2020 for the LI Hall of Fame Inductees benefit for Healthcare Heroes 2020.
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