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Big Mama Thornton
December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984
American blues singer (1926–1984)
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Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, was an American singer and songwriter of blues and R&B.
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- Birthday · December 11
- Anniversary · July 25
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