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The Harlettes, also known as The Staggering Harlettes, is a trio of backup singers who support Bette Midler during her live musical performances. The Harlettes' line-up has changed many times since their inception.
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Bette Midler’s stage act grew out of her early 1970s performances at the Continental Baths, a gay bathhouse in Manhattanwhich offered entertainment on the weekends. Due to her powerful singing voice, her outrageous costumes and her biting wit, Midler’s performances became a favourite of the bathhouse crowd. Inspired in part by the Theatre of the Ri...
Members Melissa Manchester, Gail Kantor and Merle Miller joined Barry Manilow on his 1974 tour following the release of his breakthrough album,Barry Manilow IIMembers Charlotte Crossley, Sharon Redd and Ula Hedwig appeared in the 1978 musical movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.In 1977, three former Harlettes released an LP titled Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley – Formerly Of The Harlettes with Columbia Records. This was the group’s only album.
Group members are shown in chronological order by date of first appearance. 1. Melissa Manchester(1971”“1972), actress and singer/songwriter 2. Merle Miller (1971”“1972, 1977) 3. Gail Kantor (1971”“1972) 4. Robin Grean (1972”“1975), singer, actress and daughter of producer and composer Charles Randolph Grean 5. Sharon Redd(1972”“1978), singer 6. Ch...
Miller, Merle. She was a member of the TV cartoon group The Archies from 1970 to 1971 and sang on the final recordings done initially by Donna Marie. It is possible she is the sister of New York session singer and member of The Archies, Lesley Miller.
Hear from Director Harry Mackrill and Writer James Corley as they talk about the upcoming play at Wilton's Music Hall, What It Means, which tells the story o...
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- 1988
- Wilton's Music Hall
At around this same time, Bette Midler was looking to replace Merle Miller and Gail Kantor, who had left after Bette's 1973 tour, to pursue their own interests. Bette auditioned over 70 performers, but Sharon's talent, experience, and exposure as the 'Shaffer Beer Girl', may have given her the edge she needed.
Merle Dale Miller [1] (May 17, 1919 – June 10, 1986) was an American writer, novelist, and author who is perhaps best remembered for his best-selling biography of Harry S. Truman, and as a pioneer in the gay rights movement.
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