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Laura Branigan
Born in Brewster, New York on July 3, 1952, pop vocalist Laura Branigan was one
of the best-selling female artists during the first half of the 1980s, scoring
worldwide hits with singles such as “Gloria” and “Self Control”. Her powerful
voice was perfectly suited for most genres including rock, pop, synthpop, and
disco. She was one of the first artists to successfully bring Europop and Italo
Disco to the American charts. Branigan’s own career began in the early 1970s as
a member of folk rock band Meadow, releasing one album, The Friend Ship, in 1973
before splitting up. She conti...
