Dee Dee Sharp

Dee Dee Sharp was born Dione LaRue in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 9 1945. She is a R&B singer who began her career recording back-up vocals in 1961.

In 1962 she began a string of very successful Hot

Dee Dee Sharp was born Dione LaRue in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 9 1945. She is a R&B singer who began her career recording back-up vocals in 1961.

In 1962 she began a string of very successful Hot 100 Top 10 hits: "Slow Twistin'" (with Chubby Checker) (#3), "Mashed Potato Time" (#2), "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)" (#9), "Ride!" (#5) and "Do the Bird" (#10).