About Jean Dinning
Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 86). Jean Dinning was an American singer and songwriter.
alt=The Dinning Sisters in June 23, 1945 issue of Billboard magazine. The Dinning Sisters in June 23, 1945 issue of Billboard magazine. Jean Dinning (March 29, 1924 – February 22, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for co-writing, with her then-husband, Red Surrey, the 1959 hit song "Teen Angel", the most popular version of which was sung by her brother Mark Dinning.
Personal life Born Eugenia Doy Dinning, she was one of nine children. In the 1940s, she had several hits as a member of The Dinning Sisters. At the time of her death, she left two surviving Dinning siblings, (Virginia, "Ginger", and Dolores, a.k.a. "Tootsie").
Death She died on February 22, 2011, aged 86, in Garden Grove, California.
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Who was Jean Dinning?
American musician (1924-2011)
When was Jean Dinning born?
Jean Dinning was born on 29 March 1924 in Grant County.
When did Jean Dinning die?
Jean Dinning died on 22 February 2011 in Garden Grove.
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Jean Dinning was a singer and songwriter.
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Jean Dinning was American.
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