Deceased
Dusty Springfield
Risk 100Singer
59 years oldBritish0 picksBorn April 16, 1939
The queen of blue-eyed soul who made heavy eyeliner and heartbreak look equally dramatic, Dusty Springfield gave the Swinging Sixties its most soulful British export. Behind that iconic blonde bouffant and those powerhouse vocals lies a life lived with the kind of intensity that makes for great music—and interesting actuarial tables. At 59, she's proven that legends don't fade easily, though the candle that burns twice as bright tends to keep bookmakers interested.
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Risk Score100/100 - Critical
About Dusty Springfield
The queen of blue-eyed soul who made heavy eyeliner and heartbreak look equally dramatic, Dusty Springfield gave the Swinging Sixties its most soulful British export. Behind that iconic blonde bouffant and those powerhouse vocals lies a life lived with the kind of intensity that makes for great music—and interesting actuarial tables. At 59, she's proven that legends don't fade easily, though the candle that burns twice as bright tends to keep bookmakers interested.
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