Melba Moore

R&B Singer

Birthday October 29, 1945

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 78 years old

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About

Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer known for hit singles like "This Is It," "Love's Comin' At Ya," and "Read My Lips."

Before Fame

She worked as a music teacher after graduating from college.

Trivia

She won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Lutiebellerole in the play Purlie.

Family Life

She was married to Charles Huggins from 1975 until 1991. Her father is famed saxophonist Teddy Hill.

Associated With

She recorded a cover of "Lean On Me," originally sung by her idol, Aretha Franklin.