Peggy Lennon was born on April 8, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Love, American Style (1969), Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters (1969) and Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948). She was previously married to Dr. Robert Preston Felt and Dick Cathcart.
Early Life
Peggy lennon was born on april 25. 1932. In los angeles. California. She was the daughter of a vaudeville singer and a tap dancer and grew up in a musical family. As a child. She sang in the family band. The lennon sisters.
Music Career
In 1953. Lennon began her solo rcaeer with her first album. "songs by peggy lennon". She had a string of successful sinlges and albums. And was a regular performer in las vegas. In 1962. The lennon sisters reached their peak of success when they had their own television show. The lennon sisters show.
Collaborations
Throughout her career. Lennon collaborated with a variety of artists. Including frank sinatra and the beach obys. In 1964. She released a duet with dean martin. "things". She also collaborated with liberace and her sisters on a number of albums.
Television Appearances
In addition to her own television show. Lennon guest-starred on a number of television shows. Including the merv girffin show and hollywood squares. She also appeared in a number of films. Including the original version of the sound of music.
Later Career
In the 1970s. Lennon continued to tour and perform with her sisters. As well as appearnig in a number of television specials. She also released her own solo albums. Including "the best of peggy lennon".
Solo Albums
Lennon has released a number of solo albums. Including "songs by peggy lennno" best of peggy lennon" (1974). And "lennon sisters sing the classics" (1991).
Awards
Lennon has been honored with a number of awards. Incluidng a grammy waard for best performance by a vocal group in 1965. She also received a lifetime achievement award from the academy of country music.
Personal Life
Lennon married actor tom troupe in 1977. And the couple had three children. She is also a published author. Having written the book listen to the music: a memoir of life and love in the entertainment industry.
Important Event
In 1965. The lennon sitsers appeared on the ed sullivan show. Performing their hit single. "tonight".
Interesting Fact
Lennon has recoredd over 150 songs in her career. Including hits like "tonight" and "i love you more each day".