Missy Elliot also sampled the same song on her track “Sock It 2 Me,” while the Notorious B.I.G song “Playa Hater” took inspiration from The Delfonics’ “Hey! Love.” ...

William “Poogie” Hart, the longtime lead singer of the hitmaking R&B trio, The Delfonics, has died at age 77. His son Hadi confirmed the news to TMZ.. Hadi stated that Hart was taken to Temple ...

The Delfonics released singles in 1966 and 1967, but finally scored a breakthrough in 1968 with “La-La (Means I Love You),” which peaked at Number Four on the Billboard Hot 100.

THROUGHOUT the 1960s and 1970s, The Delfonics experienced mainstream fame after releasing back-to-back hit songs. Decades later, fans of The Delfonics are mourning the loss of the group’s lea… ...

William “Poogie” Hart, the lead singer and songwriter for the celebrated Philadelphia soul outfit the Delfonics, has died. He was 77. Hart’s son, Hadi, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone ...

Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77 after experiencing complications during surgery. ... (Means I Love You)' singer's music has been covered by Nicki Minaj and Aretha Franklin.

William Hart, center, and the other members of the Delfonics — his brother Wilbert, left, and Randy Cain — behind the Apollo Theater in Harlem in 1968, the year they had their first hit records.

William “Poogie” Hart, frontman of the Philadelphia-based R&B band the Delfonics, has died. He was 77. His son, Hadi, told TMZ that his father had trouble breathing and was taken to Temple ...

William ‘Poogie’ Hart, singer of soul group the Delfonics, whose music was featured in Quentin Tarantino's 'Jackie Brown,' has died. Delfonics Lead Singer William ‘Poogie’ Hart Dies at 77 ...

After meeting arranger and producer Thom Bell in 1966, the group changed their name to The Delfonics. They had their first hit with the single La-La (Means I Love You) in 1968.

The music world has lost an irreplaceable titan today. TMZ reports that William “Poogie” Hart, the lead singer of the iconic R&B trio The Delfonics, passed away Thursday, July 14, at the age ...

William Hart, Delfonics Lead Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 77. Hart's vocals led classic Billboard Hot 100 hits like "La - La - Means I Love You," "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" and "Ready ...