Born Brenda Mae Tarpley on 11th December 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia. After Oh Boy!, which introduced Brenda to the British public, her career took off like a rocket.

She is credited with more double-sided hit records than any other female in the history of recorded music with international record sales in excess of 100 million!

Married in 1963, she has 2 daughters. Brenda has a busy entertainment schedule and is still playing to packed concerts.