Marti Barris (April 6, 1937 – December 13, 1995) was an American actress and popular singer. She recorded for Keen Records during the late 1950s and early 1960s, but never had a big hit. She was the daughter of Harry Barris and Loyce Whiteman, both musicians.[1]
Baris graduated from Burbank High School.[2] When she was 19, she signed with Verve Records.[3] She was the first female vocalist to sing with Freddy Martin's orchestra.[2] In 1960, she began playing Peppi Mint on the Howdy Doody television program.[4]
Discography
"Can't You Read Between the Lines"/"Ahbe Casabe"-Keen 4018[5]
^Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke 0349141533
Peter Guralnick - 2015 -"There were in addition a host of newcomers, with artists like Marti Barris, Milton Grayson, and a young group from the Greek community, the Salmas Brothers, all showing varying degrees of commercial promise. "
^"Pop Records". Billboard. June 23, 1958. p. 45. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
^Billboard - Apr 6, 1959 - Page 79 MARTI BARRIS You're My Thrill KEEN 2016— Marti Barris sings the fine standard in stylish fashion over a "Fever" type of beat by the ork.
