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Born: 1942 in
Years Active: 60 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: June 12, 2003 in Minneapolis, MN
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
Shirley Witherspoon was a jazz vocalist with a heavy gospel influence, who was often compared to blues shouter Etta James and jazz legend Dinah Washington. Her first big break came as a vocalist with Duke Ellington in 1969. Although the engagement wa ...More >>

Discography: 2000 Magic & Love Where Do I Sign? More >>

Similar Artists: Etta James Dinah Washington More >>

Influenced By: Phoebe Snow Nancy Wilson Stevie Wonder Billie Holiday More >>

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