Kay Starr – DMDB Influence 52.19% | Fanbase 26.90%

Kay Starr — pop artist from US.

Kay Starr was a pioneering jazz singer who found commercial success in the mid-'50s with hits like "Rock and Roll Waltz" and "Wheel of Fortune." Born in…

Influence: 52.19% Fanbase: 26.90% Trending: 64.84% Career Level: Rising

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Genres

poppopadult standardseasy listeningbrill building popdeep adult standardsmainstream popjazz & standardsloungetorch songvocal jazzswingbig bandsmooth jazz

Biography

Kay Starr was a pioneering jazz singer who found commercial success in the mid-'50s with hits like "Rock and Roll Waltz" and "Wheel of Fortune." Born in Oklahoma, she began her career in radio before working with notable bands like Glenn Miller & His Orchestra and Charlie Barnet. Starr's career peaked with "Wheel of Fortune" in 1952, followed by hits like "Comes A-Long A-Love" and "Rock and Roll Waltz," before transitioning to a focus on live performances in the 1960s. She passed away in November 2016 at the age of 94.

Kay Starr's career took off in the late '40s with hits such as "You Were Only Foolin'" and "Hoop-Dee-Doo," showcasing her versatility in the pop music landscape. Her success continued into the '50s with chart-toppers like "Wheel of Fortune" and "Rock and Roll Waltz," solidifying her place in music history. Despite a shift towards live performances in the '60s, Starr's impact on the music industry remained significant until her passing in 2016.