American R&B singer Brenton Wood, a Cherry Valley Festival regular, died at age 83 on Friday, Jan. 3.
Wood, best known for his song “Oogum Boogum Song”, was a beloved regular performer at the Beaumont Cherry Festival for years.
Heather Harwood, the festival’s entertainment director, worked with Wood for 20 years. When he performed at the festival, he always made time for fans, whether that be in the crowd or at the merch table…