Dana Gillespie
Singer-songwriter and actress
Born
March 30th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, a prominent singer-songwriter and actress began a career in music in the 1960s. Released numerous albums spanning various genres, including blues and rock. Achieved recognition for her performances in both music and theater. Gained acclaim in the 1970s for her role in the musical 'Hair' and later appeared in the film 'The Last Adventure.'
Released 'Wandering Blues' album
Performed in 'Hair' musical
Acted in 'The Last Adventure' film
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