Artist Bio:
Lesley Gore was an American singer, songwriter, and actress born on May 2, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. She rose to fame in the 1960s with her hit song "It's My Party," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963 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."
In addition to her music career, Lesley Gore also appeared in several films and television shows, including a prominent role in the 1967 film "The Girls on the Beach." Throughout her career, she was known for her powerful voice, distinctive style, and her contributions to the feminist movement with her assertive and empowering songs. Lesley Gore passed away on February 16, 2015, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazing artist in the music industry.
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