Big Mama Thornton
Born:
December 11, 1926
Montgomery, AL, USA
Died:
July 25, 1984
Instruments Played / Skills:
Songwriter
Vocals
Drums
Harmonica
Genres:
Female Blues
Big Mama Thornton Has Worked With:
Johnny Otis
Victoria Spivey
Big Mama Thornton Was Influenced By:
Billie Holiday
Memphis Minnie
Ma Rainey
Bessie Smith
Artists That Were Influenced By Big Mama Thornton:
Etta James
Candye Kane
Jimmy Liggins
Elvis Presley
Koko Taylor
Lavelle White
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