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Thornton Big MamaBig Mama Thornton Big Mama Thornton American blues singer (1926–1984) Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984),[1] was an American singer and songwriter of blues and R&B. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Big Mama Thornton Thornton c. 1955–1960 Background information Birth name Willie Mae Thornton Born (1926-12-11)December 11, 1926 Ariton, Alabama, U.S. Origin Oakland, California, U.S. Died July 25, 1984(1984-07-25) (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Blues rhythm and blues Texas blues Occupations Singer songwriter Instruments Vocals harmonica Years active 1947–1984 Labels Ace Arhoolie Back Beat Bay-Tone Duke Galaxy Irma Mercury Peacock Pentagram Vanguard Close The Encyclopedia of Pop, Rock and Soul described Thornton by saying: "Her booming voice, sometimes 200-pound frame,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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