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| Born | January 19, 1960 |
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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Jade Starling (born January 19, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter, and the lead vocalist for 1980s band Pretty Poison. She lives in New Jersey. Starling is a gay-rights activist and a supporter of same-sex marriage. [1] She also speaks phonetic Spanish and often records songs in both Spanish and English. [2]
Starling has worked as a gay-rights activist, performing on behalf of many gay-rights benefits including gay-rights parades and LGBT benefits. [3] In 1997, her song "Let Freedom Ring" was used to help further the concept of legalizing gay marriage. She has also been active in the "Ball Community" through her work with Jay Blahnik.[ citation needed ]
Starling has appeared on various Billboard Charts 9 times since 1984. Topping the Dance/Club chart 3 times with 2 of those club hits crossing over to both the Pop and R&B Chart. [4]
She has released 4 LPS since 1988.
Starling has received numerous awards along with Pretty Poison founder and long time co-writer Whey Cooler. [6]
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Eumir Deodato de Almeida is a Brazilian pianist, composer, arranger and record producer, primarily in jazz but who has been known for his eclectic melding of genres, such as pop, rock, disco, rhythm and blues, classical, Latin and bossa nova.
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