Rosemary Clooney 1995 Inductee

Celebrating her 50th year singing professionally in 1995, Rosemary began her career singing duets with her sister Betty on Cincinnati radio. In 1949, after a hectic two year road tour as the Clooney Sisters, Betty chose to return to a quiet life in Cincinnati, while Rosemary headed for New York, signed with Columbia Records, and took her place as one of the leading "girl singers" of the day. Her recording of Mitch Miller's "Come On-a My House" catapulted her into stardom and a brilliant career.
       Over the years, Rosemary has participated in a number of televsion specials on NBC with Bob Hope, CBS, and PBS with Frank Sinatra and starred in several motion pictures. She was the subject of the 1982 "Rosie, the Rosemary Clooney Story" based on her biography. She recently appeared in an A&E retrospective and was nominated for an Emmy for her guest appearances on the hit series "ER", which stars her nephew George Clooney.
       Rosie has been busy with concerts and appearances across the nation, including a 1991 performance at Carnegie Hall with a second in 1993. She has repeatedly sold out New York's famed Rainbow & Stars to audiences aged 17 to 70. She has recorded 19 albums for Concord Records, received a Grammy nomination, and just completed a "Demi-Centennial" tribute album dedicated to the many important people and events in her life. Rosemary also spearheads the Betty Clooney Foundation, named in honor of her sister. She has five grown children, Miguel, Maria, Gabriel, Rafael, and Monsita.

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