Patricia Elaine Foutty is born, possibly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She will find her greatest success as
Lynne Taylor, lead vocalist of
The Rooftop Singers in the 1960s. She will also achieve much in her earlier years, as a jazz singer working in East Coast nightclubs from her teens, and appearing on bills with
Frank Sinatra, Sophie Tucker, and
Dean Martin And Jerry Lewis. She will also play the Village Vanguard in
Greenwich Village, New York City for 28 weeks, and will sing with
Benny Goodman and
Buddy Rich's band.