Singer Daunielle “Pie” Hill Passes Away

Know by Huey Lewis and the News fans by her superb backing vocal contributions on the 2010 release, “Soulsville,” Daunielle “Pie” Hill passed away yesterday. Memphis born and raised, Daunielle came from a musical background. Her father, William Brown, was an original member of a vocal group that recorded for the Stax/Volt label called The Mad Lads and in addition did some engineering work at the famous Stax Volt Studios. Daunielle’s background vocals can be heard on albums from Solomon Burke’s “Nothing’s Impossible” and Huey Lewis & the News’ “Soulsville”, as well as recent CDs from Cee Cee James, Sandy Carroll and Jackie Johnson. Daunielle also toured with Huey Lewis and the News for four years.

“Very sad news. Daunielle “Pie” Hill passed away this morning. She was one of the background singers on our Soulsville tour, and she toured with us extensively. She was a delight. Smart, funny, sweet, and talented, she brightened every room. My thoughts are with her family.” – Huey