Dee Dee Phelps | |
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.jpg) Phelps in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mary Sperling |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, author |
| Years active | 1961–1969 2008–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, Liberty Records, Dot Records |
| Website | www.DickandDeeDee.com |
Dee Dee Phelps (born Mary Sperling) is a singer-songwriter and author from Santa Monica, California, best known as half the popular 1960s musical duo Dick and Dee Dee.[1] She became a professional writer in 2007, publishing her award-winning memoir Vinyl Highway.[citation needed] In 2008, Dee Dee joined with singer/actor Michael Dunn to revive the Dick and Dee Dee act live. More recently, in 2013, Dee Dee is now teamed with Deke Detanna, lead singer of Deke and the Blazers. The duo performs all over the country, singing classic Dick and Dee Dee hits.[2]
- ^ Leigh, Spencer. "Dick St. John (1940–2003)". Spectropop. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
- ^ James, Gary. "Gary James' Interview With Dee Dee Sperling of "Dick and Dee Dee"". Classic Bands. Retrieved January 31, 2011.