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The Gospel HarmonettesDorothy Love Coates Dorothy Love Coates American gospel singer (1928–2003) Dorothy Love Coates (née McGriff; January 30, 1928 – April 9, 2002) was an American gospel singer, composer and songwriter, and a civil rights activist. This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2024) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Dorothy Love Coates Background information Birth name Dorothy McGriff Born (1928-01-30)January 30, 1928 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. Died April 9, 2002(2002-04-09) (aged 74) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. Genres Gospel Occupation(s) Singer and civil rights activist Years active 1949–1970 Labels Specialty, Savoy, Vee-Jay, Columbia, Nashboro Spouse(s) Willie Love (m. 1944), Carl Coates (m. 1959) Close Family Dorothy McGriff was born on January 30, 1928 at Birmingham, Alabama,[1][2] as one of seven children.[3]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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