Melanie, singer of "Brand New Key" and Woodstock performer, dies at 76, cause of death undisclosed. Melanie, cantante de "Brand New Key" e intérprete de Woodstock, muere a los 76 años, sin revelarse la causa de su muerte.

Melanie Safka, known as "The First Lady of Woodstock," has passed away at the age of 76. Melanie Safka, conocida como "La Primera Dama de Woodstock", falleció a la edad de 76 años. She was known for her hits in the 1970s, including "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain). Era conocida por sus éxitos de la década de 1970, incluidos "Brand New Key" y "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain). Her children, Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred, confirmed her death in a Facebook post. Sus hijos, Leilah, Jeordie y Beau Jarred, confirmaron su muerte en una publicación de Facebook. Fans are asked to remember her by lighting a candle at 10 p.m. CT on Wednesday. Se pide a los fanáticos que la recuerden encendiendo una vela a las 10 p.m. CT el miércoles. In 2019, Melanie reflected on playing Woodstock, recalling an out-of-body experience and not being altered by drugs. En 2019, Melanie reflexionó sobre interpretar Woodstock, recordando una experiencia extracorporal y no haber sido alterada por las drogas. She was reportedly working on an album full of cover songs, including covers of Morrissey's "Ouija Board Ouija Board" and Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt." Según se informa, estaba trabajando en un álbum lleno de versiones de canciones, incluidas versiones de "Ouija Board Ouija Board" de Morrissey y "Hurt" de Nine Inch Nails.