Dionne Warwick - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 12, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | East Orange, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Dionne Warwick's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her powerful vocal performances and classic songs including 'Walk On By,' 'I Say a Little Prayer,' and 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose,' as well as her work as a host on television and as a prominent voice for AIDS awareness. |
Intro
Dionne Warwick is an acclaimed American singer and television host, recognized as one of the most-charted female vocalists of all time. Rising to prominence in the 1960s with her collaborations with songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, she became known for her soulful voice and a string of major hits.
Early Life & Background
Born Marie Dionne Warrick in East Orange, New Jersey, she was raised in a musical family. As a child, she sang gospel at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark and later formed the Gospelaires with her sister Dee Dee and aunt Cissy Houston (mother of Whitney Houston). After high school, she attended the Hartt College of Music in Hartford, Connecticut.
Career Highlights
- Became internationally famous in the 1960s with Top 40 hits written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, tallying over 56 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998.
- Won six Grammy Awards, including the first awarded for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance by an African-American woman.
- Host of the hit 1980s television show 'Solid Gold.'
- Actively involved in AIDS awareness and fundraising for related charities.
- Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Trivia
- She is a cousin of the iconic singer Whitney Houston.
- Her collaboration with Burt Bacharach and Hal David helped define the 'Bacharach sound' of the 1960s.
- 'Walk On By' and 'I Say a Little Prayer' are widely regarded as pop standards.
FAQs
People also ask
Dionne Warwick is 85 years old.
Dionne Warwick was born the 12 December 1940.
East Orange, New Jersey, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 12th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 12, 1940, plutonium was first synthesized by a team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley. This marked a significant milestone in nuclear chemistry and contributed to the development of nuclear weapons during World War II.
- Day of the week: December 12th, 1940 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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