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Biography

Big Mama Thornton is best known as a Blues Singer. American blues singer most widely remembered for her 1952 hit "Hound Dog," which became a huge hit for Elvis Presley 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. Big Mama Thornton was born on December 11, 1926 in Alabama.

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

On our website, Big Mama Thornton is one of the successful Blues Singer. She has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on December 11, 1926. Big Mama Thornton is one of the Richest Blues Singer who was born in Alabama.

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First NameBig
Last NameThornton
ProfessionBlues Singer
Birthday & Zodiac
Birth SignSagittarius
Birth DateDecember 11, 1926
Death Date / Age Jul 25, 1984 (aged 57)
BirthdayDecember 11
Birth PlaceAlabama
CountryUnited States
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She became known for the subverting many of the gender expectations of her time, often donning clothes traditionally worn by men during her live performances.Like "Hound Dog," her song "Ball 'N' Chain" was later made more famous by another singer, Janis Joplin.

Big Mama Thornton Net Worth

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Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth in 2021$1 Million - $5 Million (Approx.)
Previous Year's Net Worth (2020)$100,000 - $1 Million
Annual SalaryUnder Review
Income SourcePrimary Income source Blues Singer (profession)

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Does Big Mama Thornton Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Big Mama Thornton is died (as per Wikipedia, Last update: September 20, 2020).

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Big Mama Thornton is 98 years old.

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Big Mama Thornton has no children.

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Big Mama Thornton had at least 1 relationship in the past.

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Big Mama Thornton is now 98 years old. Noted, Big Mama Thornton was born on December 11, 1926.

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Big Mama Thornton become popular for being a successful Blues Singer.

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Reference: Wikipedia, IMDb, Onthisday. Last update: 2020-02-20 10:27

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