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LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s.
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For countless young women across the country, when girls night out is coupled with karaoke, you can practically guarantee that someone in the group will belt out at least one Donna Summer hit.
Depending on the mood of the night, the first selection with my girlfriends is usually a choice between "Bad Girls" and "She Works Hard for the Money." Karaoke operators beware: Attempts to pry the microphones from our hands before we can close out the night with "Last Dance" will not end well.In today's increasingly segregated music landscape, it's almost impossible to find a true crossover artist. With the passing of Donna Summer on Thursday, we have not only lost another music legend but a genuine trailblazer.A five-time Grammy winner, who will forever be known as the Queen of Disco, Ms. Summer was raised on gospel music, influenced by Janis Joplin, traveled the world doing musical theater, had several stints with rock bands, dabbled in new wave, techno, reggae and house music and churned out ...
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