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Marti Barris (April 6, 1937 – December 13, 1995) was an American actress and popular singer. She recorded for Keen Records during the late 1950s and early 1960s, but never had a big hit. She was the daughter of Harry Barris and Loyce Whiteman, both musicians.[1]

Marti Barris
1960
Background information
Birth nameFrances Maurine Barris
Born(1937-04-06)April 6, 1937
Hollywood, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 1995(1995-12-13) (aged 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, vocalist

Baris graduated from Burbank High School.[2] When she was 19, she signed with Verve Records.[3] She was the first female vocalist to sing with Freddy Martin's orchestra.[2] In 1960, she began playing Peppi Mint on the Howdy Doody television program.[4]


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  1. Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke 0349141533 Peter Guralnick - 2015 -"There were in addition a host of newcomers, with artists like Marti Barris, Milton Grayson, and a young group from the Greek community, the Salmas Brothers, all showing varying degrees of commercial promise. "
  2. "Martin Breaks Tradition". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. June 8, 1961. p. 6. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Marti Barris Contract OK'd". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. November 4, 1957. p. 21. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Scheuer, Steven H. (January 22, 1960). "Marti Yearns To Be Songwriter". The Times. Indiana, Munster. p. 8. Retrieved March 26, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Pop Records". Billboard. June 23, 1958. p. 45. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  6. Billboard - Apr 6, 1959 - Page 79 MARTI BARRIS You're My Thrill KEEN 2016— Marti Barris sings the fine standard in stylish fashion over a "Fever" type of beat by the ork.




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