Anderson, Katherine (1944–)

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Anderson, Katherine (1944–)

African-American pop singer. Name variations: Katherine Schaffner; Marvelettes. Born in 1944 in Inkster, Michigan.

Was a member of the Marvelettes, a popular Motown group whose songs "Don't Mess With Bill," "Please Mr. Postman," "I Keep Holding On," and "Beachwood 4-5789" reached the top of the charts (early 1960s); other members included Gladys Horton, Georgia Dobbins, Juanita Cowart.

See also Women in World History.

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