Minnie Riperton

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Birth Name: Minnie Julia Riperton

Born: 8 November 1947 Died: 12 July 1979

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 6"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Richard Rudolph

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Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You (Live 1975)

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Description: Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You" and her four octave D3 to F#7 coloratura soprano range. She is also widely known for her use of the whistle register and has been referred to by the media as the "queen of the whistle register." Born in 1947, Riperton grew up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. As a child, she studied music, drama and dance at Chicago's Lincoln Center. In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group the Gems. Her early affiliation with the Chicago-based Chess Records affo ... (more)