Bambi Jones (born 1931), also known as Doris Kotzan was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts. She is known for being the Original Burlesque dancer, Vedette and

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of her new book ''My Journey BURLESQUE The Way It Was''. She appeared in the documentary '' Exotic World & The Burlesque Revival''.

History

Bambi Jones was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Bambi Jones admired the

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s of the 1940s. At age 17, she moved to the bright lights to pursue her career in show biz. She worked in a hotel bar and would always dance to the

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there. A photographer from McVann's night club saw talent in Bambi Jones and invited her to dance for their club. She loved to dance so she took the job. She would later be scouted by an ex- Rockette and appear on burlesque stages throughout

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, and the

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as "Bambi Jones". The

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named her the 2021 winner of the Living Legend Award.

References

External links

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My Journey BURLESQUE The Way it Was

Exotic Word & The Burlesque Revival
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Bambi American vedettes American burlesque performers 1931 births Living people People from Holyoke, Massachusetts Dancers from Massachusetts