Marti Barris | |
|---|---|
 1960 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frances Maurine Barris |
| Born | April 6, 1937 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1995 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, vocalist |
Marti Barris (April 6, 1937 – December 13, 1995) was an American actress and popular singer. She recorded for Keen Records during the late 1950s and early 1960s, but never had a big hit. She was the daughter of Harry Barris and Loyce Whiteman, both musicians.[1]
Baris graduated from Burbank High School.[2] When she was 19, she signed with Verve Records.[3] She was the first female vocalist to sing with Freddy Martin's orchestra.[2] In 1960, she began playing Peppi Mint on the Howdy Doody television program.[4]
- ^ Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke 0349141533 Peter Guralnick - 2015 -"There were in addition a host of newcomers, with artists like Marti Barris, Milton Grayson, and a young group from the Greek community, the Salmas Brothers, all showing varying degrees of commercial promise. "
- ^ a b "Martin Breaks Tradition". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. June 8, 1961. p. 6. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Marti Barris Contract OK'd". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. November 4, 1957. p. 21. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Scheuer, Steven H. (January 22, 1960). "Marti Yearns To Be Songwriter". The Times. Indiana, Munster. p. 8. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.