Georgia Dobbins
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Georgia Dobbins | |
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 Dobbins in her Inkster High School yearbook | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 8, 1942 Carthage, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 2020 (aged 78) Wayne, Michigan, U.S. |
| Formerly of | The Marvelettes |
Georgia Dobbins-Davis (May 8, 1942 – September 18, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter.
Georgia Dobbins was born in Carthage, Arkansas in May 8, 1942, the first child of seven to Arlanders and Mercile Dobbins.[1] The family later relocated to Ypsilanti, Michigan, moving into the Willow Run Projects, a series of homes established for World War II veterans, after her father fought in Philippines.[2] During her early years, she was inspired by vocalists Ruth Brown, Etta James, and Sarah Vaughan to sing and perform, and sung doo-wop, which led to her leading groups, and sung at the Willow Run Baptist Church with friend Nickolas Ashford.[2] After the projects were torn down, Georgia and her family relocated to Inkster, Michigan.[2]