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Claudia Lennear (born Claudia Joy Offley; 1946) is an American soul singer and educator. Lennear began her performing with the Superbs before becoming an Ikette in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She was also a background vocalist for various acts, including Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, and Freddie King. She released her only solo album in 1973.
Nov 23, 2021 · Claudia Lennear was a backup singer for Ike & Tina Turner, George Harrison, and David Bowie, and inspired the Rolling Stones' controversial hit "Brown Sugar". She also performed with Leon Russell, Bob Dylan, and Billy Preston, and appeared in a new documentary on Joe Cocker's 1970 tour.
Aug 20, 2013 · For a brief moment in the early 70's, Claudia Lennear seemed to be everywhere. She sang back-up for Delaney and Bonnie, Humble Pie, and as one of Leon Russell's Shelter People. ...more. For a...
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During the seventies, Claudia Lennear was a musical pioneer who sang background vocals across the genres on stage and on recordings with Ike and Tina Turner, Allen Toussaint, the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, George Harrison, Elton John, Steven Stills, Taj Mahal, and many others.
Sep 2, 2021 · Claudia Lennear is one of the most well-known and successful background vocalists of all time. Since the late 1960s, she has supported some of the era's most well-known...
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Claudia Lennear is Mick Jagger’s “Brown Sugar” and David Bowie’s “Lady Grinning Soul,” but have you heard of this soul singer? Chances are, probably not….