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Donna Summer (born LaDonna Adrian Gaines December 31, 1948 is an American singer and songwriter who gained
prominence during the disco era of music.
Summer was trained as a gospel singer prior to her introduction to the music industry and has always been known for
her "Powerhouse" Vocal delivery. Though she is most notable for her disco hits, Summer's repertoire has expanded to
include contemporary R&B, Rock, Mainstream pop, and Gospel. Summer is one of the most successful recording
artists of the 1970s and 1980s and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums hit #1 on the Billboard
charts. She also became the first female artist to have four number-one singles in a thirteen-month period. Billboard
magazine has noted that Summer's extensive career has landed her as the "Eighth" most succesful career by a female.
Summer's website reports an estimate that she has sold more than 130 million records worldwide.
prominence during the disco era of music.
Summer was trained as a gospel singer prior to her introduction to the music industry and has always been known for
her "Powerhouse" Vocal delivery. Though she is most notable for her disco hits, Summer's repertoire has expanded to
include contemporary R&B, Rock, Mainstream pop, and Gospel. Summer is one of the most successful recording
artists of the 1970s and 1980s and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums hit #1 on the Billboard
charts. She also became the first female artist to have four number-one singles in a thirteen-month period. Billboard
magazine has noted that Summer's extensive career has landed her as the "Eighth" most succesful career by a female.
Summer's website reports an estimate that she has sold more than 130 million records worldwide.
