Donna Summer

Queen of Disco
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LaDonna Adrian Gaines, well known as Donna Summer, was an American singer, song writer. She became popular during the “disco” era in the 70’s. Summer was the first artist to have 3 albums made no 1 on Billboard’s album chart. She was a cultural icon, who defined the voices of the time as well as greater influence on pop singers like Madonna to Beyonce.

Disco era may faded years ago, but Summer wasn’t. she had a record of 17 Grammy nomination and 5 Grammy Awards. “To Paris With Love” reached #1 Billboard Dance Chart and it was august 2010. In 2011 Summer was working at Paramount Recording Studios in Los Angeles on a track titled “Angel” with her nephew O’Mega Red.

Summer married actor Helmuth Sommer in 1973, they had a daughter Mimi Sommer. The couple was divorced in 1975. In July 1980 she married Bruce Sudano and she had two children, Brooklyn and Amanda.

LaDonna Adrian Gaines AKA Donna Summer was born in December 31, 1948 in Boston. At the age of 63, fighting with cancer, she died in her home in Key West, Florida. It was a regular morning of 17^th may, 2012.