1. Sharon Redd was an American singer from New York City.
12 Facts About Sharon Redd
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Gene Sharon Redd was a producer and musical director at King Records, and her stepfather performed with Benny Goodman's orchestra.
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Sharon Redd began her recording career with four singles in 1968 for the United Artists label, three written and all four produced by songwriter and record producer Bobby Susser.
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Sharon Redd was among a troupe of young African American imports to the Sydney production, a group which notably included Marcia Hines.
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Sharon Redd appeared in the production from its June 6,1969, premiere through 1971.
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In 1977 Sharon Redd played the role of Sherrye in the US sitcom television series Rhoda.
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Midler auditioned over 70 performers, but Sharon Redd landed the job, becoming one of Bette's Harlettes.
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In 1979, Sharon Redd recorded the disco hit "Love Insurance", released by Panorama Records under the name Front Page, her own vocals going uncredited.
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In 1993, Sharon Redd's vocals featured on the duet track "Under Pressure", as found on her half-sister Penny Ford's self-titled album.
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Sharon Redd was honored by the National AIDS Memorial, in an online exhibit to commemorate Black History Month along with other celebrities like Sylvester and Arthur Ashe.
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In 2011, Sharon Redd was posthumously honored at the 2011 Divas Simply Singing music benefit.
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Sharon Redd's name was among the number of celebrities featured on a special made red quilt displayed during the event.