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Also Known As LaDonna Adrian Gaines
Born December 31, 1948 • Boston • Massachusetts
Died May 17, 2012 (aged 63) • Naples • Florida
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2013) • Grammy Award (1997) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1983) • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1978)
Notable Works “Ordinary Girl”

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