The humble beginnings of the voice behind a holiday classic
In short: Brenda Lee, famously known as Little Miss Dynamite, recorded the holiday staple Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree as a teenager. This video explores the early life of the singer, born Brenda Mae Tarpley, and the personal hardships she faced before achieving musical fame.
Born in December 1944 into a family of extreme poverty, Brenda Mae Tarpley faced significant tragedy early in her life. Her father, who worked as a carpenter and had been a semi-pro baseball player, died in a construction accident in May 1953. At the time of this loss, Tarpley was only eight years old.
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