Famous figures from Roxbury

Donna Summer The 'Queen of Disco' was born in Dorchester but she grew up in Mission Hill. The five-time Grammy winner began singing in choirs when she was 10, according to her biography. Her first public performance was at the Grant Avenue AME Church near the Roxbury border. Donna Summer entertained her fans last year at the Bank of America Pavilion.
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Donna Summer

The "Queen of Disco" was born in Dorchester but she grew up in Mission Hill.

The five-time Grammy winner began singing in choirs when she was 10, according to her biography. Her first public performance was at the Grant Avenue AME Church near the Roxbury border.

Donna Summer entertained her fans last year at the Bank of America Pavilion.