Genya Ravan

Genya Ravan
Goldie and the Gingerbreads in 1963
Goldie and the Gingerbreads in 1963
Background information
Birth nameGenyusha Zelkowitz
Also known asGoldie
Born (1940-04-19) April 19, 1940 (age 84)
Łódź, Poland
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • radio host
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • tambourine
  • saxophone
  • harmonica
Years active1962–present
Formerly of

Genya Ravan (born Genyusha Zelkowitz;[1] April 19, 1940), also known as Goldie, is an American rock singer and music producer. She was lead singer of the Escorts, Goldie and the Gingerbreads, and Ten Wheel Drive.[2][3]

  1. ^ Ravan 2004, p. 9.
  2. ^ Browne, David (2021-07-01). "Goldie and the Gingerbreads Were One of Rock's First All-Women Bands. Why Are They Still So Obscure?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  3. ^ "Genya Ravan". Discogs. Retrieved August 2, 2014.