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Also Known As Carol Klein • Carol Joan Klein
Born February 9, 1942 (age 83) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2021) • Kennedy Center Honors (2015) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1990) • Grammy Award (1971)
Notable Works “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”

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