Donna Summer

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012), known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s. She had a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and was a five-time Grammy Award winner. Summer was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the U.S. Billboard chart, and she also charted four number-one singles in the United States ... More

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  • Dec 31, 1948

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  • May 17, 2012 (age 63 years)

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Also known as:

  • Donna Summers,
  • Donnna Summer,
  • LaDonna Adrian Gaines,
  • Queen of Disco,
  • donna_summer,
  • Donna Summer,
  • Summer, Donna,
  • Donna Gaines

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  • 1980
  • May 17, 2012

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  • 1.7 m (5.6 ft )

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording Winners

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Year Award Award Nominee Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 1978
  • Deep, The

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song Nominees

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