Musician Dictionary

Karen Young

American singer (1951-1991) · US disco singer, known for “Hot Shot”

DescriptionAmerican singer (1951-1991)
Source: Wikidata
Born1951-03-23
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplacePhiladelphia Philadelphia
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1991-01-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathPhiladelphia Philadelphia
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger musician pop singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typecontralto
Source: Wikidata
Genrespop music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsWest End Records
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

K. Young Karen Karen Yong Karon Young Young カレン・ヤング

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Identifiers

mbid: 317f3b4c-63f6-4ef4-bf8b-23e901412d76 · wikidata: Q1316748 · isni: 000000011454279X, 0000000406761433 · ipi: 00045130810, 00648824802 · discogs: 33201 · spotify: 3vOSs0LEPDM2iCBK99VJzX

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