Artist Bio:
Dee Dee Sharp is an American R&B singer who rose to fame in the early 1960s. She was born on September 9, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sharp began her music career as a background singer for influential artists such as Frankie Avalon and Chubby Checker. She eventually signed with Cameo-Parkway Records and released her debut single "Mashed Potato Time" in 1962, which became a hit and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Throughout the 1960s, Dee Dee Sharp continued to release successful singles, including "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)" and "Do the Bird." She is known for her soulful voice and ability to blend R&B, pop, and dance music. Sharp's music remains popular among fans of 1960s music, and she is considered a significant figure in the history of R&B and soul music.
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