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Peggy Lee
“Her wonderful talent should be studied by all vocalists; her regal presence is pure elegance and charm.” – Frank Sinatra, 1994
“Music is my life’s breath,” proclaims the epitaph of Norma Deloris Egstrom, better known to the entertainment world by her professional name of Peggy Lee. 2020 marks the centennial anniversary of this extraordinary artist and her considerable contributions to the world of jazz and popular music.
Over her seven-decade career, Peggy Lee helped redefine what it meant to be a female singer, and her quietly captivating voice continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Born in an era where women struggled for equality – a conversation that continues today – and carrying the burden of years of a traumatic childhood, she was a true pioneer and survivor to her core. What she accomplished as a woman, and as an artist, is nothing short of extraordinary.
She was coined “the female Frank Sinatra” by Tony Bennett, and she con
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Peggy Lee
American singer (1920–2002)
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| Born | Norma Deloris Egstrom (1920-05-26)May 26, 1920 Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2002(2002-01-21) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Origin | Valley City, Jamestown, Wimbledon, Fargo, North Dakota |
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| Instrument | Vocals (Contralto) |
| Discography | Peggy Lee discography |
| Years active | 1936–2000 |
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Norma Deloris Egstro
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Peggy Lee: The Life And Legacy Of A Pioneering Jazz Singer
“Peggy Lee was a universal artist in many things,” states Dr. Tish pengar, author of an insightful new book on the singer, Peggy Lee: A Century Of Song. “She was a top-grade performer and recording artist, producer, bandleader, songwriter, arranger, voiceover artist, Academy Award-nominated actress, and a lyricist for many collaborative composers.” Dr. Oney also points out that the singer’s legacy also includes her active participation in helping musicians involved with film music get a fairer financial deal from movie companies. “She was an advokat for musicians’ rights later on,” reveals Oney. “So she was a pionjär in a whole lot of ways.”
Listen to the best Peggy Lee songs on Apple Music and Spotify.
“You have to change your name”
Though she became famous for her trademark sultry vocal style, Peggy Lee didn’t have the best of starts in life. Her mother died when she was fyra, and she was brought up bygd an a