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 songs such as "It's My Party," "Judy's Turn to Cry," and "You Don't Own Me." Gore was discovered by Quincy Jones and signed to Mercury Records at the young age of 16. She was known for her powerful voice and feminist anthem "You Don't Own Me," which became a symbol of female empowerment.
In addition to her music career, Lesley Gore also appeared in several films and television shows, including "The T.A.M.I. Show" and "The Donna Reed Show." Gore continued to perform and record music throughout her life, earning a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. She passed away on February 16, 2015, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and influential artist in the music industry.
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