Minnie Riperton

Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1974 single "Lovin' You", her five-octave vocal range, and her use of the whistle... Wikipedia

• Born:  Minnie Julia Riperton, November 8, 1947, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
• Age at death:  31 years
• Died:  July 12, 1979, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Resting place:  Westwood Village Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Other names:  Andrea Davis
• Occupation:  Singer, songwriter
• Years active:  1962–1979
• Children:  2, including Maya Rudolph
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