Arlene Smith, a pioneering girl group star, has died at age eighty-four. She was the lead singer and co-writer of the classic doo-wop song "Maybe." The Chantels broke barriers for Black female artists in the late 1950s. Smith later pursued a career in music education after her performing days. Her impactful contributions to music are now being remembered.
Arlene Smith, a pioneering girl group star, has died at age eighty-four. She was the lead singer and co-writer of the classic doo-wop song "Maybe." The Chantels broke barriers for Black female artists in the late 1950s. Smith later pursued a career in music education after her performing days. Her impactful contributions to music are now being remembered.
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