Susan Cowsill
Susan Claire Cowsill (born May 20, 1959) is an American musician, vocalist, and songwriter recognized for her role as the youngest member of the family band The Cowsills.[1][2] Born in Canton, Ohio, she joined her brothers' group at age eight following their early hits, contributing lead and harmony vocals to albums like We Can Fly and singles such as "Hair," which reached number one and marked her as the youngest performer on a chart-topping record.[3][4] The Cowsills achieved multiple Top 40 successes in the late 1960s, blending pop harmonies with family dynamics that influenced subsequent musical acts and media portrayals of bands.[3] Following the group's dissolution amid internal challenges, Cowsill built a diverse career as a solo artist, releasing original material in Americana and alt-country styles, and as a backing vocalist for artists including Dwight Twilley, The Smithereens, and Carlene Carter.[5][2] She co-founded the Continental Drifters, a critically acclaimed roots rock ensemble, and later led the Susan Cowsill Band while establishing a presence in New Orleans' music scene.[2][6]