Dixon, Reather (1945–)
Dixon, Reather (1945–)
American singer. Name variations: Reather "Dimples" Dixon Turner; The Bobbettes. Born May 1, 1945, in New York, NY.
At 11, became a lead singer of The Bobbettes, the 1st female vocal group with #1 R&B hit and Top-10 hit on pop charts: "Mr. Lee" (1957); with Bobbettes, toured with such artists as Clyde McPhatter and Ruth Brown. Other singles by Bobbettes include "Have Mercy, Baby" (1960), "Dance With Me, Georgie" (1960), and "I Don't Like It Like That, Part 1" (1961).
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