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LaVern Baker (* 11. November 1929 in Chicago, Illinois; † 10. März 1997 in New York City; eigentlich Delores Baker, nicht jedoch Delores Williams, wie oft fälschlich angegeben (angeheirateter Name)) war eine US-amerikanische Rhythm-and-Blues-Sängerin
Delores LaVern Baker (born Delores Evans; November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) [1] was an American rhythm and blues singer who had several hit records on the pop charts in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her most successful records were "Tweedle Dee" (1955), "Jim Dandy" (1956), and "I Cried a Tear" (1958).
Profile: American R&B singer who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s. Born: Delores Williams on November 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Died: March 10, 1997 in New York City, NY. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (Performer).
18. Apr. 2024 · LaVern Baker (born Nov. 11, 1929, Chicago, Ill., U.S.—died March 10, 1997, New York, N.Y.) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer notable for her vocal power and rhythmic energy. At age 17 she performed as Little Miss Sharecropper.
9. Sept. 2018 · R&B singer LaVern Baker was born Delores LaVern Evans in Chicago, Illinois on November 11, 1929. Baker was described as one of the most eccentric, beautiful divas of her time.
LaVern Baker. Pioneering figure in the fusion of R&B and rock & roll during the 1950s, with a remarkably powerful voice. Read Full Biography.
In 1952 she phased out the “Little Miss Sharecropper” act and began performing exclusively under the name LaVern Baker. She signed with Atlantic Records in 1953 and soon had massive hits with “Tweedle Dee” (1954) and “Jim Dandy” (1956).
