Young, Wanda (1944–)
Young, Wanda (1944–)
African-American pop singer. Name variations: Wanda Rogers; Marvelettes. Born 1944 in Detroit, Michigan; m. Bobby Rogers (singer with the Miracles).
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, Juanita Cowart.
See also Women in World History.
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