Lesley Gore - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 02, 1946
Died	February 16, 2015 (age 68)
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Lesley Gore's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Singing the hit song "It's My Party" and other chart-topping tracks in the 1960s.

Intro

Lesley Gore was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her hit pop singles in the 1960s, particularly "It's My Party." She became an icon of the early 1960s pop scene and later became an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

Early Life & Background

Lesley Gore was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn and raised in Tenafly, New Jersey. She showed early musical talent and was discovered while still in high school.

Career Highlights

Released her first hit single "It's My Party" in 1963, which reached No. 1 on the US charts.
Had several follow-up hits including "Judy's Turn to Cry" and "You Don't Own Me."
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for co-writing "Out Here on My Own" for the 1980 film 'Fame.'
Appeared on numerous television shows, including 'American Bandstand' and even played 'Catwoman's sidekick' on the 1960s 'Batman' TV series.
Later became an LGBTQ+ advocate and continued performing into the 2000s.

Trivia

Her song "You Don't Own Me" became an anthem for women's empowerment and the feminist movement.
She came out as a lesbian in 2005.
She was a distant cousin of legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

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