Biography
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Peggy Lee
4 follower
Origin :
Valley City, North Dakota
Genres :
Jazz
Popular
Instruments :
Vocals
Labels :
Capitol
Decca
Years active :
1941–2000
Born / Died
Born:Norma Deloris Engstrom (1920-05-26)May 26, 1920 Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
Died:January 21, 2002(2002-01-21) (aged 81) Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Norma Deloris Engstrom (sometimes also spelled Egstrom; May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress, in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. During her career, she wrote music for films, acted, and recorded conceptual record albums that combined poetry and music.
