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Doris Coley | |
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.jpg) Coley in 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Doris Kenner Jackson |
| Born | August 2, 1941 Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 2000 (aged 58) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, pop, soul |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1957–2000 |
| Formerly of | The Shirelles |
Doris Coley (August 2, 1941 – February 4, 2000)[1][2] was an American musician, who was best known as a member (and occasional lead singer) of the Shirelles. Doris was the lead singer on their biggest hit, "Dedicated to the One I Love".[3] She initially left the group in 1968, but returned in 1975 after original lead singer, Shirley Owens, left. Through marriages, she became Doris Coley Kenner and later Doris Kenner Jackson.
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