Denise Pearson
English singer-songwriter and performer
Born
June 13th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A singer-songwriter from England, gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the pop group Five Star during the 1980s. The group achieved significant commercial success and released several hit albums. Later embarked on a solo career, showcasing a range of musical styles and contributing to various projects in the music industry. In addition to recording, involved in songwriting for other artists and participated in live performances.
Led Five Star to multiple hit albums
Released successful solo music
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