Teddi King
American jazz and pop vocalist who died of lupus.
Theodora King (September 18, 1929 – November 18, 1977) was an American jazz and pop vocalist. She won a singing competition hosted by Dinah Shore, recorded with Nat Pierce and the Beryl Booker trio, and toured with George Shearing. After developing lupus, she made a brief comeback with a 1977 album featuring Dave McKenna and died of the disease.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Theodora King
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Born
- 18 September 1929
- Died
- 18 November 1977
- Instrument
- Vocals
- Genre
- Pop standards, jazz
- Years active
- 1949–1977
- Label
- RCA
- Coral
- Audiophile
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Teddi King born?
Teddi King was born on 18 September 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
When was Teddi King active?
Teddi King was active from 1949 to 1977.
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