Jinny Osborn

Jinny Osborn
Osborn in 1959
Born
Virginia A. Cole

(1927-04-25)April 25, 1927
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2003(2003-05-19) (aged 76)
Occupation
  • Singer
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1946–1961
Labels

Jinny Osborn (born Virginia Cole; April 25, 1927 May 19, 2003) was an American popular music singer. She founded the group the Chordettes with three friends in 1946, which became one of the longest-lasting American vocal groups of the mid-20th century. Her final departure in 1961 led to the group's dissolution.