Kitty Haywood was a prominent figure in the 1970s and 1980s R&B and soul music scene. An accomplished vocalist, she was a member of the Staple Singers as well as the leader of Kitty Haywood & The Haywood Singers. Her distinctive voice, known for its soulful resonance and rhythmic agility, was a defining element of the group's sound. While her music career was relatively brief, Haywood's unique sound and contributions to the soul and R&B genres have left a lasting impact on subsequent musicians.