Editing Camden, New Jersey (section)

===Musicians===
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* [[Graham Alexander (musician)|Graham Alexander]] (born 1989), singer-songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur, ''[[Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles]]'' and ''[[Let It Be (musical)|Let It Be]]'' and founder, of [[Victor Talking Machine Co.]]<ref>Darrow, Chuck. [https://sjmagazine.net/january-2016/graham-alexander "Person to Watch: Graham Alexander Reviving the Victor music legacy"], ''South Jersey Magazine'', January 2016. Accessed July 29, 2019. "Two decades later, Alexander, 26, a Camden native now living in Haddonfield, not only knows the story of RCA Victor and its forebear, the Victor Talking Machine Co., but he has taken it upon himself to revive the brand that was once a household name."</ref>
* [[Butch Ballard]] (1918–2011), [[jazz drummer]] who performed with [[Louis Armstrong]], [[Count Basie]] and [[Duke Ellington]]<ref>Morrison, John F. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20131022162758/http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-10/news/30263434_1_louie-bellson-drummer-sonny-greer "George E. 'Butch' Ballard, drummer with big bands"]}}, ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'', October 10, 2011. Accessed October 22, 2013. "George was born in Camden and grew up in Frankford. He attended Northeast High."</ref>
* [[Paul Baloche]] (born 1962), Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter<ref>[https://www1.cbn.com/content/paul-baloche-songwriters-worship#Transcript "Paul Baloche: A Songwriter's Worship"], [[Christian Broadcasting Network]]. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Paul grew up in Camden, New Jersey, in a strong Catholic family."</ref>
* [[Carla L. Benson]], vocalist<ref>Lloyd, Jack. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160816185212/http://articles.philly.com/1987-11-27/entertainment/26172513_1_patti-labelle-carla-benson-celebrity-cabaret "A Solo Engagement For A Labelle Backup Singer; Carla Benson, A Camden Native, Is At The Claridge"]}}, ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', November 27, 1987. Accessed June 29, 2016. "For more than four years, Benson, 33 and a native of Camden, was one of the Sweeties, the female trio that backs LaBelle."</ref>
* [[Cindy Birdsong]] (born 1939), vocalist, [[The Supremes]]<ref>Bascom, Lionel C., ed. [https://books.google.com/books?id=vwKrCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA673 ''Voices of the African American Experience''], p. 673. [[ABC-CLIO]], 2009. {{ISBN|9780313343483}}. Accessed July 29, 2019. "Cindy Birdsong: I was born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey and raised in Camden, the oldest of eight kids."</ref>
* [[Nelson Boyd]] (1928–1985), [[jazz bass]]ist<ref>[[Scott Yanow|Yanow, Scott]]. [https://books.google.com/books?id=Xs_8j7s8xdoC&pg=PA156 ''Bebop''], p. 156. [[Hal Leonard Books|Hal Leonard Corporation]], 2000. {{ISBN|9780879306083}}Accessed July 29, 2019. "Nelson Boyd b. Feb. 6, 1929, Camden, NJ"</ref>
* [[Vedra Chandler]] (born 1980), singer and dancer<ref>Allen, Evelyn. [http://theretrospect.com/hmhs-alum-broadway-performer-returns-to-camden-roots-p4367-1.htm "HMHS Alum, Broadway Performer Returns To Camden Roots"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730012657/http://theretrospect.com/hmhs-alum-broadway-performer-returns-to-camden-roots-p4367-1.htm |date=July 30, 2019 }}, The Retrospect, February 10, 2017. Accessed July 29, 2019. "Before long-time Camden resident, Broadway performer and singer Vedra Chandler saw her name up in lights, she had one thought in mind – to return home to spread her love, expertise and support to the community that helped raise her."</ref>
* [[Russ Columbo]] (1908–1934), baritone, songwriter, violinist and actor<ref>Grudens, Richard. [https://books.google.com/books?id=2nryuOQJP_MC&pg=PA205 ''The Italian Crooners Bedside Companion''], p. 205. Celebrity Profiles Publishing, 2004. {{ISBN|9780976387701}}. Accessed July 29, 2019. "Columbo – A Career Cut Short Bing Crosby spoke kindly of his rival Russ Columbo, the Camden, New Jersey-born Prisoner of Love' recording star of the 1930s:"</ref>
* [[Buddy DeFranco]] (1923–2014), [[jazz]] [[clarinet]]ist<ref>Nelson-Gabriel, Melissa; and Gans, Charles J. via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2014/12/28/camden-born-jazz-great-buddy-defranco-dies/20977951/ "Camden-born jazz great Buddy DeFranco dies at 91"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', December 28, 2014. Accessed December 29, 2014. "Born in 1923 in Camden, DeFranco was raised in South Philadelphia and began playing the clarinet at age 9."</ref>
* [[Sam Dockery]] (1929–2015), [[hard bop]] pianist<ref>Steele, Allison. [https://www.inquirer.com/philly/obituaries/20151228_Samuel_Dockery__86__Philadelphia_jazz_pianist.html "Samuel Dockery, 86; Philadelphia jazz pianist"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', December 28, 2015. Accessed December 11, 2022. "Born in Camden, Mr. Dockery was the oldest of eight siblings raised by a single mother who taught her children how to play piano, said his sister Dolly Roth, of Mount Laurel."</ref>
* [[Wayne Dockery]] (1941–2018), jazz double bassist<ref>[https://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2018/09/28/hommage-a-wayne-dockery-le-contrebassiste-et-le-cheminot_5361669_1654986.html "Hommage à Wayne Dockery : le contrebassiste et le cheminot; Une centaine d'invités, dont Archie Shepp, célébreront, le 30 septembre au Sunside à Paris, le contrebassiste mort en juin."], ''[[Le Monde]]'', September 28, 2018. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Né à Camden (New Jersey) le 27 juin 1941, le contrebassiste Wayne Dockery est mort le 11 juin 2018 des suites d'un cancer."</ref>
* [[Nick Douglas]] (born 1967), musician{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
* [[Lola Falana]] (born 1942), singer and dancer<ref>Arnold, Patrick via [[Associated Press]]. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=G0tPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LQMEAAAAIBAJ&dq=lola-falana%20camden&pg=7074%2C5776889 "Her Simple Night Club Act Is Enough For Lola Falana"], ''[[Toledo Blade]]'', March 21, 1980. Accessed July 2, 2012. "A native of Camden, Miss Falana began attending dance school when she was three, and before she reached her teens she had landed a slot in the late Dinah Washington's night club act."</ref>
* [[Heather Henderson]] (born 1973), singer, model, podcaster, actress and ''[[Dance Party USA]]'' performer<ref name="Camden">{{cite news|title=New Name, New Everything|date=January 23, 1987|newspaper=Courier-Post}}</ref>
* [[Richard Holmes (organist)|Richard "Groove" Holmes]] (1931–1991), jazz organist<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DN&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI|DN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB29E68649FEC4E&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "'Groove' Holmes, 60, A Giant to Jazz, Friends"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', July 2, 1991. Accessed July 3, 2011. "Born and raised Richard Jackson in Camden, Groove took his stepfather's last name for show business."</ref>
* [[Gamble and Huff|Leon Huff]] (born 1942), songwriter and record producer<ref>[http://www.gamble-huffmusic.com/home2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=100 Leon Huff- Gamble-Huff Music] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728000607/http://www.gamble-huffmusic.com/home2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=100 |date=July 28, 2016 }}. Accessed December 8, 2012.</ref>
* [[Barbara Ingram]] (1947–1994), R&B background singer<ref>Lloyd, Jack. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20151225190729/http://articles.philly.com/1987-02-24/news/26179686_1_labelle-shares-patti-labelle-background "Labell's Unsung Supporters Being In The Background Doesn't Bother The Sweeties"]}}, ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', February 24, 1987. Accessed June 29, 2016. "That's fine with Benson, Benton and Ingram, Camden natives who grew up together."</ref>
* [[Eric Lewis (pianist)|Eric Lewis]] (born 1973), pianist popularly known as ELEW<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thekey.xpn.org/2012/12/28/15-reasons-why-phillys-music-scene-will-go-from-10-to-11-in-2013/|title=15 reasons why Philly's music scene will go from 10 to 11 in 2013 &#124; The Key|date=December 28, 2012|publisher=Thekey.xpn.org|access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Ronny J]] (born 1992), record producer, rapper and singer<ref>Nosnitsky, Andrew. [https://www.thefader.com/2018/02/21/ronny-j-beat-construction-interview-smokepurrp-denzel-curry "Meet Ronny J, the aggro rap producer rupturing eardrums The New Jersey native explains how he went from playing in the church choir to soundtracking South Florida's warped rap sound."], ''[[The Fader]]'', February 21, 2018. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Over the past few years, no rap producer's name has been more synonymous with distortion than Ronny J. Though born in Camden, New Jersey, the 25-year-old is best known as the sonic anchor to South Florida's rambunctious hip hop scene."</ref>
* [[Anna Sosenko]] (1909–2000), songwriter and manager<ref>[[Enid Nemy|Nemy, Enid]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/11/nyregion/anna-sosenko-90-producer-songwriter-and-stars-friend.html "Anna Sosenko, 90, Producer, Songwriter and Stars' Friend"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', June 11, 2000. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Ms. Sosenko was born in Camden, N.J., on June 13, 1909, the daughter of Rebecca and Simon Sosenko."</ref>
* [[Jade Starling]] (born {{circa|1964}}), singer-songwriter who was the lead vocalist for 1980s band [[Pretty Poison (group)|Pretty Poison]]<ref>[https://www.mcall.com/1986/04/19/pretty-poisons-jade-starling-madonna-meets-lucille-ball/ "Pretty Poison's Jade Starling: Madonna Meets Lucille Ball"], ''[[The Morning Call]]'', April 19, 1986. Accessed March 20, 2025. "Jade, originally from Camden, N.J., grew up in Merchantville."</ref>
* [[Richard Sterban]] (born 1943), bass singer, [[Oak Ridge Boys]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=DeLuca|first1=Dan|title=Today's Walk Of Fame Honorees Include 2 Oak Ridge Boys Just a Couple of Philly-Area Country Boys|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_multi=PI=maxdocs=200&s_trackval=PHNP&s_dispstring=%20%22Today%27s%20Walk%20Of%20Fame%20Honorees%22%20AND%20date(all)&p_field_advanced-0=&p_text_advanced-0=(%20%22Today%27s%20Walk%20Of%20Fame%20Honorees%22)&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=_rank_:D&xcal_ranksort=4&xcal_useweights=yes#nBasdiv625|access-date=February 25, 2017|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer|date=April 28, 1994|page=D01}}</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/176374582/ "Oak Ridge Boys Just A Couple Of Philly-area Country Boys"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', April 28, 1994. Accessed December 5, 2017. "Bonsall grew up in the Harrowgate section of Philadelphia, near the Tioga Street el stop; Sterban was born across the river in Camden and grew up in Collingswood."</ref>
* [[Frank Tiberi]] (born 1928), band leader, Woody Herman Orchestra<ref>McNally, Owen. [https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2006-07-13-0607130021-story.html "Woody Herman's 'Herd' Still Thundering, 70 Years Later"], ''[[Hartford Courant]]'', July 13, 2006. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Born in Camden, N.J., Dec. 4, 1928, Tiberi was a musical prodigy in a working-class, Italian immigrant family."</ref>
* [[Tye Tribbett]] (born 1976), gospel music singer, songwriter, keyboardist and choir director<ref>[https://www.nj.com/news/2014/04/camden_gospel_singer_tye_tribbett_sends_spiritual_messages_through_music.html "Camden gospel singer Tye Tribbett sends spiritual messages through music"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', April 20, 2014. Accessed September 2, 2019. "'He Turned It,' arguably the most critically acclaimed recording released by a New Jersey artist in 2013, is the climactic track of ''Greater Than,'' Tribbett's fifth album – a varied, inspiring and creative set. Grammy voters took note of the album's brilliance: This January, the Camden artist walked away from the Staples Center in Los Angeles with two trophies."</ref>
* [[Julia Udine]] (born 1993), singer and actress, Christine Daaé in ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'' on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]]<ref>Blank, Matthew. [http://www.playbill.com/article/playbillcoms-cue-a-phantom-of-the-opera-us-tour-star-julia-udine-com-213897 "Playbill.com's Cue & A: Phantom of the Opera U.S. Tour Star Julia Udine"], ''[[Playbill]]'', January 14, 2014. Accessed July 29, 2019. "Where you were born/where you were raised: Born in Camden, NJ. Raised in Voorhees, NJ."</ref>
* [[Jack Vees]] (born 1955), composer and bassist<ref>Belli, Brita. [https://news.yale.edu/2018/04/03/multimedia-premiere-raft-features-experimental-music-art-and-alumni "Multimedia premiere 'The Raft' features experimental music, art, and alumni"], ''[[Yale News]]'', April 3, 2018. "Growing up in Camden, New Jersey, a young Jack Vees, founder and director of the Center for Studies in Music Technology at Yale, was entranced by the story."</ref>
* [[Crystal Waters]] (born 1967), [[House music|house]] and [[dance music]] singer and songwriter, "[[Gypsy Woman (Crystal Waters song)|Gypsy Woman]]" and "[[100% Pure Love]]"<ref>[[Crystal Waters|Waters, Crystal]]. [https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-crystal-waters-crystal-waters-by-crystal-waters.php "Take Five With Crystal Waters"], [[All About Jazz]], May 9, 2013. Accessed November 24, 2018. "She was born in Camden, New Jersey to a jazz family, right outside of Philadelphia."</ref>
* [[Buster Williams]] (born 1942), jazz bassist<ref>Wynn, Ron. [https://jazztimes.com/archives/buster-williams-blendability/ "Buster Williams: Blendability"], ''[[JazzTimes]]'', April 1, 2001. Accessed September 2, 2019. "Though Williams began working professionally upon graduating from Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey, he eventually took some courses in Composition and Harmony and Theory at Combs College of Music in Philadelphia."</ref>
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