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Katy Perry

Pop superstar who succeeded by combining cheeky, club-ready dance with the commercial pop/rock of Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morrissette.
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  • MTV Unplugged
    Katy Perry
    MTV Unplugged
  • One of the Boys
    Katy Perry
    One of the Boys
  • Smile
    Katy Perry
    Smile
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Katy Perry

Katy Perry - Artist Details

Active

2000s - 2020s

Born

October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Pop Teen Pop Contemporary Pop/Rock

Also Known As

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Katy Hudson
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