Kay Starr
American singer (1922–2016)
Died aged 94CancerUnited States
Biography
Kay Starr (born Catherine Laverne Starks; July 21, 1922 – November 3, 2016) was an American singer who enjoyed considerable success in the late 1940s and 1950s. She was of Iroquois and Irish heritage. Starr performed multiple genres, such as pop, jazz, and country, but her roots were in jazz. Her 1952 song "Wheel of Fortune" was a smash hit, and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Additionally, she had big hits with "Allez-Vous-En" (from the Broadway show CAN-CAN) and "If You Love Me (Really Love Me)" in 1953 and 1954, respectively.
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Career highlights
Genres
- pop music
- jazz
- country music
Instruments
- voice
Awards & honours (2)
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Kay Starr
- How old was Kay Starr?
- Kay Starr died on November 3, 2016 at the age of 94.
- When is Kay Starr's birthday?
- Kay Starr was born on July 21, 1922.
- Where was Kay Starr born?
- Kay Starr was born in Dougherty.
- What is Kay Starr's zodiac sign?
- Kay Starr's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Kay Starr's nationality?
- Kay Starr is a citizen of United States.
- What does Kay Starr do?
- Kay Starr is known as singer, jazz musician, musician.
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