Toody Cole
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December 30, 1948
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| Also known as | Toody Cole |
| Born | Kathleen Alice Conner December 30, 1948 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
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| Website | www |
Toody Cole (born Kathleen Conner; December 30, 1948) is an American musician known primarily for her contributions as a bassist, vocalist, and co-founder of the Portland garage rock band Dead Moon, alongside husband Fred Cole. Beyond their musical endeavors, she also co-owned their record label, Tombstone Records.[1]
Kathleen Conner was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1948, being the third child among her parents' eventual seven children. During her high school years, she acquired the nickname "Toody" from her peers, which was inspired by a character from the 1960s cop sitcom Car 54, Where Are You?
In 1966, while volunteering at Portland club, the Folk Singer, Toody crossed paths with Fred Cole, who was touring with his band the Weeds at the time.[2] In June 1967, at the age of 18, they exchanged vows in a modest family ceremony officiated by a justice of the peace, their union marked by a six-dollar gold ring.[3]
