Artist

Anita Kerr

Memphis, United States · 1927 – 2022

Anita Kerr is a musician from Memphis, United States, active 1927–2022. Their discography on Gatefold includes 2 records. They also recorded with Anita Kerr Singers.

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1927

Since

2 projects · 4 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

American singer, composer, arranger, and producer
Born: 31st October 1927 Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Died: 10th October 2022 Geneva, Switzerland
Founder and leading member of the internationally acclaimed Anita Kerr Singers (opens in a new tab) and regular collaborator with Rod McKuen. Relocated to Switzerland in 1970 with her family and Swiss second husband and manager Alex Grob. They settled in Montreux and opened Mountain Studios in 1974, attracting top artists, including Queen, David Bowie, Duran Duran and Chris Rea. In 1972, she composed, arranged and conducted the soundtrack for the film Limbo, a first for a woman in American cinema. In 1985, she composed, arranged, and conducted Switzerland's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest.
For abbreviated writing credits do NOT confuse with French composer André Kerr.

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Anita Kerr — solo

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Anita Kerr Singers

A project Anita Kerr was part of. Former member.

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