Claudia Lennear

Claudia Lennear
Also known asJoy Lennear
Born
Claudia Joy Offley

1946 (age 79–80)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • teacher
Years active1968–present
LabelReal Gone Music
Websiteclaudialennear.com
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Claudia Lennear (born Claudia Joy Offley; 1946) is an American soul singer and educator. Lennear began her performing with the Superbs before becoming an Ikette in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She was also a background vocalist for various acts, including Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, and Freddie King. She released her only solo album in 1973. Lennear was featured in the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom. She was inducted in the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2019.