Dee Clark

Singer-songwriter with timeless hits

Dee Clark - Singer-songwriter with timeless hits
Born

November 7th, 1938
86 years ago

Died

1990
35 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent American singer-songwriter emerged in the late 1950s and gained recognition for a blend of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and soul music. Achieved popularity with hit singles during the 1960s, particularly with the song 'Raindrops' which reached the Top Ten on the Billboard charts. Contributed to the genre's evolution through a distinctive vocal style and emotive delivery. Continued to perform and record throughout the 1970s and beyond, maintaining a loyal fan base until his passing in 1990.

Released the hit single 'Raindrops'

Influenced rhythm and blues and soul music

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