Publicity photo of singer Joanie Sommers as a guest on a Bobby Darin television special. Image by NBC Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Joanie SommersJoanie Sommers Joanie Sommers American singer (born 1941) Joanie Sommers (born Joan Drost, February 24, 1941)[1] is an American singer and actress. Her career has focused on jazz, standards and popular song. Early in her career she was billed as "The Voice of the Sixties"; she also collaborated with prominent arrangers, songwriters and producers. Her most recognized song is "Johnny Get Angry", which although atypical of her work became a popular success.[2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Joanie Sommers Sommers circa 1960s Background information Birth name Joan Drost Born (1941-02-24) February 24, 1941 (age 84) Buffalo, New York, U.S. Genres Popular music Years active 1959–1970s, 1980s–2005 Labels Warner Bros. Records Spouse Jerry Steiner (m. 1961; died… (Source: Wikipedia)
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