Big Mama Thornton Biography

Big Mama Thornton biography

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NAME: Big Mama Thornton
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Singer
BIRTH DATE: December 11, 1926
DEATH DATE: July 25, 1984
PLACE OF BIRTH: Montgomery, Alabama
PLACE OF DEATH: Los Angeles, California
Originally: Willie Mae Thornton

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Big Mama Thorton was a classic blues singer and songwriter whose influential work has been covered by artists including Elvis and Janis Joplin.

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Big Mama Thorton was a classic blues singer and songwriter from the American South. She recorded many influential songs during her career, including the chart-topper 'They Call Me Big Mama', 'Hound Dog' (later covered by Elvis) and 'Ball and Chain' (later covered by Janis Joplin).