Died On This Date (July 5, 2005) Shirley Goodman / Shirley & Lee

Shirley Goodman
June 19, 1936 – July 5, 2005

shirleyandleeShirley Goodman was an R&B singer who, with Lee Leonard, performed as Shirley & Lee during the 1950s.  Their first single, 1952’s “I’m Gone” reached #2 on the R&B charts and is considered by some scholars as an early influence on ska.   In 1956, their recording of “Let the Good Times Roll” topped the R&B charts and made it into the top 20 of the pop charts.  Shirley & Lee broke up in 1962 after which Goodman sang on records by the likes of Sonny & Cher and Dr. John.  She had a dance hit with “Shame Shame Shame,” in 1974.  Shirley Goodman, 69, passed away on July 5, 2005.

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Died On This Date (October 23, 1976) Lee Leonard / Shirley & Lee

Lee Leonard
June 29, 1936 – October 23, 1976

shirleyandleeLee Leonard was an R&B singer who, with Shirley Goodman, performed as Shirley & Lee during the 1950s.  Their first single, 1952’s “I’m Gone” reached #2 on the R&B charts and is considered by some scholars as an early influence on ska.   In 1956, their recording of “Let the Good Times Roll” topped the R&B charts and made it into the top 20 of the pop charts.  Shirley & Lee broke up in 1962 after which Leonard a handful of solo records.  He died of a heart attack at the age of 40.

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