Melanie, Woodstock standout and 'Brand New Key' singer, dies at 76
The folk-pop singer-songwriter also scored a hit with “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain).” Her children, Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred,announced the newson her verified Facebook page. A cause of death was not disclosed. Melanie in 1974.Michael Putland/Getty As a teen she began performing in coffeehouses, eventually leading her to sign with Columbia Records. While her debut album was well-received, it was her Woodstock performance that put her on the map....