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Big Mama Thornton

Birthday December 11, 1926 (age 58)
Birthplace Alabama , United States
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Birth nameWillie Mae Thornton
Biographical Information(1926-12-11)December 11, 1926[1]
Ariton, Alabama [2], U.S.
OriginOakland, California [3], U.S.
DiedJuly 25, 1984(1984-07-25) (aged 57)
Los Angeles, California [4], U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, harmonica, drums
Years active1947–1984
Associated Record LabelsPeacock [8], Arhoolie [9], Mercury [10], Pentagram, Backbeat, Vanguard [11], Ace [12]
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Big Mama Thornton was born on December 11, 1926 (age 57) in Alabama, United States. She is a Celebrity Blues Singer. American blues singer most widely remembered for her 1952 hit "Hound Dog," which became a huge hit for Elvis Presley (Rock Singer) three years later. She was nominated for six Blues Music Awards during her career and was inducted into both the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She released 7 studio albums throughout her career.  According to numerology, Big Mama Thornton's Life Path Number is 5.
Her genres are Rhythm and blues,Texas blues. Her the best movie is Vanishing Point . Her successful albums are Big Mama Thornton In Europe , Stronger Than Dirt ,. Her popular songs are Hound Dog , Ball and Chain and Little Red Rooster . She died on July 25, 1984, Los Angeles, CA . More information on Big Mama Thornton can be found here. This article will clarify Big Mama Thornton's Funeral, Elvis Movie, Videos, And Elvis, Ball 'And' Chain Lyrics, Discography, Net Worth, Height, Movie, Husband, and other information.

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Elvis Presley

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Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of Big Mama Thornton

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Her birth name was Willie Mae Thornton. She was one of seven children born to a minister and a church singer.

Big Mama Thornton on Social Media

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Big Mama Thornton Before Fame

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Big Mama Thornton, born 12-11-1926, before becoming well-known in the Blues Singer field, she quit school following the death of her mother and began working at a local tavern. She left home in 1940 and joined the Sammy Greens Hot Harlem Revue.

Success of Big Mama Thornton

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In Blues Singer professional career, she became known for subverting many of the gender expectations of her time, often donning clothes traditionally worn by men during her live performances. Her last full-length release was the Mama's Pride compilation from 1978.

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Like "Hound Dog," her song "Ball 'N' Chain" was later made more famous by another singer, Janis Joplin (Rock Singer). Elvis Presley, Koko Taylor, and Jimmy Rogers were also Her acquaintances.

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

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The Numerology of Big Mama Thornton

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Life Path Number 5 are travelers and seekers of a higher truth, whatever that means for them. Big Mama Thornton's Life Path Number is 5, she is resourceful, ambitious, and extremely focused on her objectives, putting all of her heart and energy into work and personal projects.

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Big Mama Thornton's personal year in numerology

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This year is Big Mama Thornton’s personal year number 4, the first bottoming phase in the 9-year cycle. This is not the year for Big Mama Thornton to start a new project or have big plans. The advice for Big Mama Thornton is that She can rest, and strengthen Her inner strength to prepare for the 5th year.

Big Mama Thornton Net Worth

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Facts About Big Mama Thornton

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● Big Mama Thornton was born on December 11, 1926 (age 57) in Alabama, United States
● She is a Celebrity Blues Singer
● Her genres are Rhythm and blues,Texas blues
● Her the best movie is Vanishing Point
● Her successful albums are Big Mama Thornton In Europe , Stronger Than Dirt ,
● Her popular songs are Hound Dog , Ball and Chain and Little Red Rooster
● She died on July 25, 1984, Los Angeles, CA
● Her real name is Big Mama Thornton



References

  1. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mama_Thornton

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