Timi Yuro was born on August 4, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Legend (2015), Incognito (1967) and Buhay marino (1967). She was married to Robert Selnick. She died on March 30, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Her voice fooled many listeners to believe she was a man, an
African-American, or both. She was actually Italian-American.
While other countries considered her an accomplished soul singer, in the U.S. her image became established as a cabaret performer.
Impressed with her voice, Frank Sinatra asked Yuro to support him on his 1962 Australian tour.
Quit the music business in 1969 after the release of her 1968 album 'Something Bad on My Mind'- but, returned in 1982 with the release of 'All Alone Am I' (1981).
Had a large and dedicated fanbase in the Netherlands, Italy and Britain.