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Claudia Lennear (born Claudia Joy Offley; 1946) is an American soul singer and educator. Lennear began her performing with the Superbs before becoming an Ikette in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She was also a background vocalist for various acts, including Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, and Freddie King. She released her only solo album in 1973.
The challenge of establishing and maintaining a solo career through the trajectory of background singing is what unites Claudia Lennear with Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Táta Vega,...
Once in California, Claudia Lennear began singing with the Superbs, a sweet soul harmony group. In 1968, the group released the single “One Bad Habit” on Doré Records. It became a bit of a local hit and the group played lots of small shows across Los Angeles.
Apr 6, 2014 · Claudia Lennear sang for George Harrison, Joe Cocker, Stephen Stills. She also inspired the Stones song 'Brown Sugar'. Hear her story, and explore life as a background singer.
Nov 23, 2021 · First as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, she’s sung backup on classic recordings and toured the world, shared stages with former Beatles and Bob Dylan, and was the inspiration behind David...
Oct 2, 2013 · By way of Morgan Neville's brilliant documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, Claudia Lennear has been rescued, albeit reluctantly, from obscurity and afforded her rightful place as one of the greatest background singers in the most cherished, and oft-imitated era in modern popular music.
Feb 25, 2014 · Oscar-nominated documentary 20 Feet From Stardom allows audiences "to see the struggle" of backing singers, Claudia Lennear has said.
