Gogi Grant
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, 11 August 1956
References
- ↑ "Gogi Grant". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
The same year, Grant was voted Most Popular Female Vocalist by Billboard magazine. But despite all the accolades, Grant was unable to follow up her lone hit despite releasing five albums in a two-year span, between 1957 and 1959. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
- ↑ Notice of death of Gogi Grant, savingcountrymusic.com; accessed March 11, 2016.