Phoebe Snow

Blues, Musical Artist

1950 – 2011

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Who was Phoebe Snow?

Phoebe Snow was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for her chart-topping 1975 hit "Poetry Man". She was described by The New York Times as a "contralto grounded in a bluesy growl and capable of sweeping over four octaves."

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Born
Jul 17, 1950
New York City
Also known as
  • Phoebe Laub
  • Snow, Phoebe
  • Phoebe Ann Laub
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Teaneck High School
  • Shimer College
Lived in
  • Teaneck
Died
Apr 26, 2011
Edison

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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