Patty Donahue

Patty Donahue
Donahue onstage, 1982
Background information
Birth namePatricia Jean Donahue
Born(1956-03-29)March 29, 1956
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 9, 1996(1996-12-09) (aged 40)
New York City, U.S.
GenresNew wave
Instruments
Years active1978–1996
Formerly ofThe Waitresses

Patricia Jean Donahue (March 29, 1956 – December 9, 1996) was the lead singer of the American new wave group The Waitresses, most active in the 1980s. She is best known for the band's singles "I Know What Boys Like" and "Christmas Wrapping".