Sharon Sheeley
Singer-songwriter and rock music pioneer
Born
April 4th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American singer-songwriter contributed significantly to rock music in the 1950s and 1960s. Achievements include writing hits for artists such as Eddie Cochran and the Crickets. Collaborated with musicians in the burgeoning rock scene, shaping popular music through her songwriting. Became the first female to have a solo number one hit with 'Somethin' Else,' performed by Cochran. Continued to write and produce music throughout her career.
Wrote 'Somethin' Else' for Eddie Cochran
Wrote 'Love's Made a Fool of You' for the Crickets
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