Dobbins, Georgia (1944–1980)
Dobbins, Georgia (1944–1980)
African-American pop singer. Name variations: Georgeanna; Georgia Tillman; Marvelettes. Born in 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; died of sickle-cell anemia, Jan 6, 1980, in Detroit; m. Billy Gordon (singer with the Contours).
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, Katherine Anderson, Wanda Young, Juanita Cowart.
See also Women in World History.
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