Annette Beard

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Annette Beard
Background information
Birth name	Annette Beard
Also known as	Annette Helton, Annette Sterling, Annette Simmons
Born	(1943-07-04) July 4, 1943 (age 81)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B, doo-wop, rock'n'roll, soul, funk, disco
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1957–present
Labels	Checkmate, Mel-O-Dy, Tamla, Gordy, Motown, Universal Music

Annette Beard, also known as Annette Helton or Annette Sterling, (born July 4, 1943) is an American R&B and soul singer. Beard is best known for her work with Motown and as an original member of the singing group Martha and the Vandellas during the 1960s. Beard is currently known as a member of the singing group The Original Vandellas.