Kay Starr: Biography, Facts and Career
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Kay Starr (born Catherine Laverne Starks; July 21, 1922 – November 3, 2016) was an American singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s. She was of Iroquois and Irish heritage. Starr performed multiple genres, such as pop, jazz, and country, but her roots were in jazz. Her 1952 song "Wheel of Fortune" was a smash hit, and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Additionally, she had big hits with "Allez-Vous-En" (from the Broadway show CAN-CAN) and "If You Love Me (Really Love Me)" in 1953 and 1954, respectively.
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- Full name: Kay Starr
- Born: 1922-07-21
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q469125
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Who is Kay Starr?
Kay Starr (born Catherine Laverne Starks; July 21, 1922 – November 3, 2016) was an American singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s.
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Kay Starr is United States.
When was Kay Starr born?
Kay Starr was born on 1922-07-21.
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