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Marcella Detroit is a composer, singer-songwriter and songwriter, born on June 21, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Marcella Detroit is 67 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Oak Park High School.
My Take
Marcella Detroit earns my respect as a craftswoman more than a spotlight chaser. Co-writing Eric Clapton's Lay Down Sally alone would secure her a place in music history, but she also built a solo career and later joined Shakespears Sister. I have a soft spot for songwriters who shape hits behind the scenes and only sometimes step forward themselves. Her Detroit roots feel fitting for someone so steeped in real musicianship. To me she represents the quiet, durable kind of talent that outlasts trends, and I find that far more compelling than fleeting fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marcella Detroit
- Name (Japanese)
- マルセラ・デトロイト
- Reading
- まるせら・でとろいと
- Born
- June 21, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- composer / singer-songwriter / songwriter / recording artist / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Oak Park High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.marcella-detroit.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marcelladetroit/
- Xhttps://x.com/marcelladetroit
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcella%20Detroit
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q465610
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcella Detroit born?
Born June 21, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Marcella Detroit from?
Marcella Detroit is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Marcella Detroit do?
Marcella Detroit works as composer, singer-songwriter, songwriter, recording artist, musician.
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