Stephanie D. Spruill
| Stephanie D. Spruill | |
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| Born | July 9, 1949 (age 74) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏅 Awards | 2nd Los Angeles Beverly Arts LABA Icon Award 2022 |
| 🌐 Website | www |
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[Stephanie Spruill] (b. 1949) is a [Singer, songwriter, actress, producer, educator, author] known for [backup singing].[1] [2]
Biography[edit]
Stephanie Spruill was born 9 July, 1949, in the South Central district of Los Angeles, California. She began her musical career with classical cello in elementary school.[1] She then joined the Young Saints Academy of Performing Arts, a local performance troupe, led by Tommy and Evelyn Freeman.[3]. Stephanie then went on to sing background and play percussion with people such as Donald Byrd, Harvey Mason Sr., and the Mizell Brothers, early in the 1970's[4]. Miss Spruill supported Donald Byrd on a few albums, including "Stepping Into Tomorrow." Throughout a four decade career, Miss Spruill spent much of her time touring and supporting artists like Glen Campbell, Olivia Newton-John, and Julio Iglesias, amongst others,as well as lending her voice and percussion chops to over 350 songs. She is also a noted vocal arranger and choir director, having led the Children's Choir on The Jacksons hit "Can You Feel It?"[5] Gino Vannelli's "I Just Wanna Stop', Dolly Parton's "9to5", and Donna Summer's "Bad Girls" were also notable standout hits. [6] [7][8]
Career[edit]
Stephanie Spruill began her percussion career while a member of the David T Walker Band, and as a result of that relationship, began to become known in the industry, not only as a top-rated singer, but also a gifted percussionist.[1] Miss Spruill co-wrote and co-produced two projects with Roger St. Kenerly, whom she met while working with the Young Saints Academy of Performing Arts. In 1975, the duo released two singles with Chelsea Records, "If You Love Me, Let Me Know" and "It's Been a Long Long Time." Later in 1979, while working with Arista Records, "Saint and Stephanie", was released, a self-titled album under the duo's new moniker.[1] During the 1980's, Miss Spruill dug even deeper into background singing, appearing on albums for Elton John, Talking Heads, Barbra Streisand and hundreds more. She also toured frequently; crossing the globe with the artists like Olivia Newton-John and Julio Iglesias, and garnering favorable reviews in the process.[9]
After touring, Miss Spruill turned again to songwriting and worked with Jesse Johnson on "Heart Too Hot To Hold" which was used on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for the film "The Breakfast Club", and still later again working with Jeff Lorber to write two songs for Jon Lucien; "Sweet Control", and "I'll Be There For You."[10]
Throughout her musical career, Miss Spruill also acted in films, such as "American Hot Wax", and "Battlestar Galactica"[11] [12]
Stephanie Spruill started her school, Spruill House Music School of Voice and Artist Development in the early 2000's and has never stopped performing, having performed at the Oscar's in 2017, and recently acted in an award winning independent film, "Baby Girl."[13]
Works[edit]
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Burton, Howard G. "Saint & Stephanie; A Dynamic Duo." The Skanner (1975-1988) Aug 29 1979: 10. ProQuest. 26 Mar. 2022
- ↑ Spruill, Stephanie (July 7, 2018). 17 Points to Longevity in Show Business (3rd ed.). BookBaby. p. 306. ISBN 9781543936667. 1543936660 Search this book on . Search this book on
- ↑ DjeDje, Jacqueline Cogdell. "Evelyn Freeman Roberts interview". schoolofmusic.ucla.edu. Regents of the University of California. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "Stephanie Spruill". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ Michael Jackson Thriller Album como criar blog & Bill Wolfer Linn LM-1
- ↑ Will. "Night Club Reviews: Riviera, Las Vegas." Variety (Archive: 1905-2000) Jul 20 1977: 103. ProQuest. 26 Mar. 2022.
- ↑ "Stephanie Spruill". Discogs.
- ↑ "Background singers". The Telegraph-Herald. Mar 20, 1981 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Olivia Newton John: The Pittsburgh Press Sep 16, 1982 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "Stephanie Spruill". discogs.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ Gallardo C., Ximena. "Aliens, cyborgs and other invisible men: Hollywood's solutions to the black 'problem' in sf cinema." Science Fiction Film and Television, vol. 6 no. 2, 2013, p. 219-251. Project MUSE muse
.jhu .edu /article /510741. - ↑ Stephanie Spruill 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "Stephanie Spruill". imdb.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
Further reading[edit]
- 17 Points To Longevity in Show Business, Stephanie Spruill
- Important e-book to know about
- Important article to know about
External links[edit]
- Useful website link and name
- Useful website link and name
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