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Gogi Grant | |
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 Grant in 2006 | |
| Born | Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg September 20, 1924 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 2016 (aged 91) |
| Other names | Audrey Brown Audrey Grant |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouse(s) | Sherman Yettra (divorced) Robert Rifkind |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Rose (née Jacobson) and Alexander Arinsberg |
Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg (September 20, 1924 – March 10, 2016), known as Gogi Grant, was an American popular singer. She was best known for her No. 1 hit in 1956, "The Wayward Wind". She was voted the most popular female vocalist by Billboard magazine. This single returned to the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.[1] She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Grant died on March 10, 2016 in Philadelphia, aged 91. Her death was announced by her son, Joshua Beckett. She also had a daughter, Jeri Brown.[2]
Gogi Grant Media
Grant presented with a Gold record from Steve Allen for "The Wayward Wind" (cover of Cash Box, August 11, 1956)
References
- ↑ Gogi GrantBillboard.com. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
- ↑ Notice of death of Gogi Grant, savingcountrymusic.com; accessed March 11, 2016.
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