Shirley Owens

Shirley Owens
Owens in 2008
Background information
Born (1941-06-10) June 10, 1941
Henderson, North Carolina, U.S.
OriginPassaic, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop, soul
OccupationSinger
Years active1958–present
Formerly ofThe Shirelles

Shirley Alston Reeves (born June 10, 1941), born Shirley Owens, is an American soul singer who was the main lead singer of the hit girl group the Shirelles.