Artist Bio:
Lesley Gore was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist, born on May 2, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. She rose to fame in the early 1960s with her hit song "It's My Party," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart when she was just 16 years old. Gore continued to have success with other popular songs such as "You Don't Own Me" and "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows".
Throughout her career, Lesley Gore released multiple albums and singles, and she also appeared in films and television shows. She was known for her powerful voice, strong stage presence, and her contributions to the feminist movement through her music. Lesley Gore passed away on February 16, 2015, but her music continues to be celebrated and remembered as an important part of the 1960s pop music landscape.
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