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Quote by Lesley Gore

“I can remember in the early 60s that there were a couple of really dynamic women performers at the time - Brenda Lee, there was Connie Francis.”

Quote by Lesley Gore

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Lesley Gore, an American singer, was born on May 2, 1946, and passed away on February 16, 2015. She became famous in the 1960s with her youthful and rebellious image, with hits like 'It's My Party' and 'You Don't Own Me'. Gore's music and image had a profound impact on female artists that followed. more

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