Photos: Donna Summer and the Days of Disco

Donna Summer, "The Queen of Disco," lives on through the songs, videos, and people who were inspired by her. See her life through the years, from growing up singing gospel music in the church to becoming a disco sensation by capturing the era with such hits as “Love to Love You Baby,” “Last Dance,” and “Bad Girls.”

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Photos: Donna Summer and the Days of Disco

"The Queen of Disco" lives on through the songs, videos, and people inspired by her. Take a look back at Donna Summer's life in photos.

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