User:EllenZoe/sandbox/Peggy Lee
American recording artist; singer, songwriter, composer and actress (1920-2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002), known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress, over a career spanning seven decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, Lee created a sophisticated persona, writing music for films, acting, and recording conceptual record albums combining poetry and music.
Quick Facts Peggy Lee, Born ...
Peggy Lee | |
---|---|
Born | Norma Deloris Egstrom (1920-05-26)May 26, 1920 Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 2002(2002-01-21) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Ashes buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood, Los Angeles, U.S. |
Known for |
|
Spouses |
|
Children | 1 |
Parents |
|
Musical career | |
Origin | Valley City, Jamestown, Wimbledon, Fargo, North Dakota |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1936–2000 |
Labels |
|
Close
Lee recorded over 1,100 masters and composed over 270 songs.