Shirley Bassey

Full Name: Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey DBE
Profession: Singer

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Biography: Bassey is best known for recording the theme songs for three major James Bond films: Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).

She also recorded a total of 27 Top 40 UK hits, which included two number-ones.

Born: January 8, 1937
Birthplace: Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Age: 87 years old

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Historical Events

2007-06-20 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, and The Who headline; other performers include The Fratellis, Amy Winehouse, Shirley Bassey, Paul Weller, and Bright Eyes
2010-05-13 Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Debbie Harry, Lady Gaga, Shirley Bassey, Nile Rodgers and Chic

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