Darlene Wright, better known by her stage name Darlene Love, was born in the US on July 26, 1941. She made recordings both alone and as the lead singer for the Blossoms.
Her younger sister Edna Wright performs as the lead vocalist for the band Honey Cone. Although she briefly lived in Texas, she spent the majority of her formative years in Los Angeles. As a preacher’s daughter, she grew up listening to gospel music and was a devout member of her church.
When Wright was ten years old, she joined the local church choir in Hawthorne, California. While they were practicing, the choir’s director, Cora Martin-Moore, saw her.
After performing for Martin-Moore, she was requested to go to the Music Mart where she sang while making numerous broadcasts.
Who is Darlene Love husband Alton Allison?
Alton Allison is the husband of Darlene Love, a special guest on “The View.” They were wed in 1984.
He’s been a loving and loyal husband for more than 30 years, and they have a son together.
When Darlene wed Alton, she had already been married. In 1959, she married Leonard Peete, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1968.
She married Wesly Mitchell again in 1971 after her first marriage, but their union disintegrated in 1981.
Alton’s third wife, she and he are still together now. In 1962, the performer’s song “He’s a Rebel” became a huge smash.
Before becoming famous as a solo musician, she sang for 50 years as a support singer.
