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Linda Lewis

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British musician (1950-2023)

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Linda Ann Fredericks, better known as Linda Lewis. In 1973, Lewis became the first Black British female singer-songwriter to enter the UK Singles Chart when her self-written single “Rock-a-Doodle-Doo” reached number 15. Linda Lewis was an English singer, songwriter and musician.

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Linda Ann Fredericks, better known as Linda Lewis. In 1973, Lewis became the first Black British female singer-songwriter to enter the UK Singles Chart when her self-written single “Rock-a-Doodle-Doo” reached number 15. Linda Lewis was an English singer, songwriter and musician. She is best known for the singles "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo" (1973) and her version of Betty Everett's "The Shoop Shoop Song" (1975). Her discography includes solo albums, Lark (1972), Not a Little Girl Anymore (1975), Woman Overboard (1977), and the later Second Nature (1995), which became successful in countries such as Japan. Lewis also provided backing vocals for other artists, including David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Rick Wakeman, Rod Stewart, Stomu Yamashta, Peter Bardens, Hummingbird, Joan Armatrading and Jamiroquai.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2023 · aged 72
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14 languages

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