The Success Story of Darlene Love
Who Is Darlene Love?
Darlene Love is an iconic American singer and actress best known for her work in the '60s with groups like The Blossoms and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans. She has also worked with The Crystals and The Ronettes. She was born on July 26, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, as Darlene Wright. She began singing at a very young age, performing in church choirs. Early Career
In 1958, Love's group, The Blossoms, signed a contract with the Phil Spector-owned Philles Records and released their first single, ""There He Is (At My Door)"". She then sang backing vocals on several songs by Spector's other acts, including The Ronettes' ""Be My Baby"" and The Crystals' ""He's a Rebel"". Solo Career
In 1963, she began her solo career by releasing singles such as ""Wait Til' My Bobby Gets Home"" and ""A Fine Fine Boy"". Her song ""Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry"" became popular after its use in a Diet Pepsi commercial. Her other singles include ""He's Sure the Boy I Love"", ""Lord, If You're a Woman"", ""Wait 'Til You See My Baby"", and ""Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"". Acting Career
In addition to her music career, Love also had a successful acting career. She appeared in films such as ""Lethal Weapon 2"" (1989), ""Hocus Pocus"" (1993), ""Lethal Weapon 4"" (1998), and ""Lethal Weapon 3"" (1992). She also had recurring roles on television shows such as ""The Jeffersons"", ""227"", and ""Laverne & Shirley"". Awards & Recognition
Love has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. In 2013 she was featured in the documentary film “20 Feet From Stardom” which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. In 2016 she was awarded a Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime achievements.
