LaDonna Adrian Gaines, better known by her stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and composer who lived from December 31, 1948, until May 17, 2012.
She rose to fame during the disco period of the 1970s and earned the title “Queen of Disco,” while her music attracted fans all over the world.
Kindly read on to learn about her siblings.
Donna Summer siblings: Meet Mary Gaines Bernard, Ricky Gaines, Linda Gaines Lotman, Jenette Yancey, Dara Bernard
Mary Gaines Bernard, Ricky Gaines, Linda Gaines Lotman, Jenette Yancey, and Dara Bernard have been identified as Mary’s siblings. We do not have enough information about them.
In the meantime, let’s explore some other facts about her.
Summer, who was influenced by the counterculture of the 1960s, relocated to New York City to become the lead vocalist of the psychedelic rock group Crow.
She began performing and singing in a German production of the musical Hair in Munich in 1968, where she lived for several years. Summer made her breakthrough into the world of worldwide music markets when she met music producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. Together, they recorded major disco classics including “Love to Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love.”
