Doris coley biography
Doris coley biography
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Doris Coley
American singer (–)
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| Also known as | Doris Kenner Jackson |
| Born | ()August 2, Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, () (aged&#;58) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, pop, soul |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | – |
| Formerly of | The Shirelles |
Musical artist
Doris Coley (August 2, – February 4, )[1][2] was an American musician, who was best known as a member (and occasional lead singer) of the Shirelles.
Doris was the lead singer on their biggest hit, "Dedicated to the One I Love".[3] She initially left the group in , but returned in after original lead singer, Shirley Owens, left. Through marriages, she became Doris Coley Kenner and later Doris Kenner Jackson.
Life
Coley was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Zeno and Ruth Best Coley[4] as the oldest of five children but moved with her family to Passaic, New Je