Della Reese

AKA:
Deloreese Patricia Early , Della Reese Lett
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
07/06/1931
Birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan
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biography
A no-nonsense, solidly-built singer and comedy performer who went from best-selling recording artist in the 50s to sitcom star in the 70s and 80s to dramatic TV star in the 90s, Della Reese was raised in Detroit, Michigan. By age six, she was singing in church and at age 13 was "discovered" by Mahalia Jackson and asked to join her group of singers. After touring with Jackson, Reese enrolled at Wayne State University, where she started a gospel group called The Meditations Singers. Reese's college studies were cut short by family problems and forces to help with finances, she worked a wide Continued
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milestones
Year
Milestone
1938 
Began singing in church
1945 
Hired by Mahalia Jackson to sing in her group
 
Hostess and singer at Detroit's Flame Showbar
1953 
Moved to New York and sang with Erskine Hawkins Orchestra
1957 
Had first recording hit, "And That Reminds Me"; Made first of 20 appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
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