Pought, Jannie (1944–1980)

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Pought, Jannie (1944–1980)

American singer. Name variations: Janice Pought; The Bobbettes. Born Janice Pought, Jan 11, 1944, in New York, NY; died Sept 1980 in New Jersey; sister of Emma Pought (singer).

Sang with The Bobbettes, the 1st female vocal group with Top-10 hit on pop charts: "Mr. Lee" (1957); with group, had other hit singles "Have Mercy, Baby" (1960), "Dance With Me, Georgie" (1960) and "I Don't Like It Like That, Part 1" (1961).