Donna Summer

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Donna Summer (born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, on December 31, 1948) is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and artist, best known for a string of dance hits in the 1970s that earned her the title "Queen of Disco" and as one of the few disco-based artists to have longevity on the charts into the late 1980s. Though she's notable for her disco hits, Summer's repertoire has expanded to include tradional R&amp;B, rock, mainstream pop and even gospel. Summer is also known for her exquisite vocal range and power. One of the most successful female hitmakers of the 1970s, Summer still holds the record for having three consecutive double albums go to the top of the album charts and also became the first female artist to have three number-one singles in a twelve-month period. Since 1979, Summer has held the record in both the U.S. and the UK for the longest note held by a woman in a hit pop song. The sixteen-second note can be heard in her single "Dim All The Lights". <p>Born in the Dorchester...