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Minnie Riperton
African American singer (1947–1979)
Minnie Riperton | |
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Riperton in 1977 | |
| Born | Minnie Julia Riperton[1][2][3] (1947-11-08)November 8, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 1979(1979-07-12) (aged 31) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Andrea Davis |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1962–1979 |
| Notable work | "Lovin' You" |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Maya Rudolph |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | |
Musical artist | |
Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979)[4][5] was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1974 single "Lovin' You", her five-octave vocal range, and her use of the whistle register.[6]
Born in 1947, Riperton grew up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side.
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