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Born: May 01, 1924 in Jackson, TN
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: January 23, 1972 in Cleveland, OH
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Her mountainous stature matching the sheer soulful power of her massive vocal talent, Big Maybelle was one of the premier R&B chanteuses of the 1950s. Her deep, gravelly voice was as singular as her recorded output for Okeh and Savoy, which range ...More >>

Discography: 1994 Maybelle Sings the Blues 1973 Last of Big Maybelle 1973 Amazing Big Maybelle 1968 Gospel Soul of Big Maybelle 1967 Got a Brand New Bag More >>

Similar Artists: Tiny Bradshaw Jerry Lee Lewis Mickey Baker Wynonie Harris Roy Brown More >>

Influenced By: Louis Jordan Big Joe Turner More >> Followers: Bonnie Lee Aretha Franklin The Vanessa Davis Band Lou Ann Barton Albert Washington More >>

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