Pearl Reaves

Pearl Reaves
Publicity photo of Pearl Reaves and the Paul Farano Trio taken in the 1960s. Robert Green, Eddie Shaw, Pearl Reaves Farano, Paul Farano.
Background information
Born
Pearl Reaves

(1929-06-07)June 7, 1929
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 2000(2000-03-06) (aged 70)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresR&B, Rock and roll, Soul, Gospel
OccupationsSinger, guitarist
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1950s–1980s
LabelHarlem

Pearl Reaves (June 7, 1929 – March 6, 2000), also known by her married name, Pearl Farano, was an American R&B singer and guitar player, best known for her 1955 single, "I'm Not Ashamed (Ugly Woman)". She was unusual for her time in that she sang lead and played guitar, backed by male performers.


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