Debbie Dean

Rhythm 'n' blues singer - songwriter
Born on 1 February 1928 In Corbin, Kentucky
Died on 17 February 2001 in Ojai, California
Also known as Penny Smith (solo or as Penny & The Eko's), Debbie Stevens and Debbie Deane.
In 1961 Debbie Dean was the first white singer to sign with V.I.P. subsidiary in 1968, before leaving again in 1969.