Jackie DeShannon
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
Biography
Jackie DeShannon (born Sharon Lee Myers; August 21, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, radio broadcaster and actress who has had many hit song credits beginning in the 1960s, as both a singer and composer. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock and roll period. She is best known as the singer of "What the World Needs Now Is Love" and "Put a Little Love in Your Heart". She is the writer of "When You Walk in the Room" and "Bette Davis Eyes", which became hits for The Searchers and Kim Carnes, respectively.
Since 2009, DeShannon has been an entertainment broadcast correspondent reporting Beatles band members' news for the radio program Breakfast with the Beatles.
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Career highlights
Genres
- pop music
Instruments
- acoustic guitar
- voice
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Randy Edelman
- Children
- Noah D. Edelman
- Siblings
- Randy Myers
Quick answers about Jackie DeShannon
- How old is Jackie DeShannon?
- Jackie DeShannon is 85 years old (born August 21, 1941).
- When is Jackie DeShannon's birthday?
- Jackie DeShannon was born on August 21, 1941.
- Where was Jackie DeShannon born?
- Jackie DeShannon was born in Hazel.
- What is Jackie DeShannon's zodiac sign?
- Jackie DeShannon's zodiac sign is Leo.
- What is Jackie DeShannon's nationality?
- Jackie DeShannon is a citizen of United States.
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- Jackie DeShannon is known as singer-songwriter, singer, composer, recording artist.
- Who has Jackie DeShannon been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Jackie DeShannon's spouse is or was Randy Edelman.
- How many children does Jackie DeShannon have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Jackie DeShannon.
