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On This Day: Big Mama Thornton Born in 1926
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, born on this day in 1926, delivered one of the most powerful voices in blues history. Her original recording of “Hound Dog” topped the R&B charts and influenced generations, even as she never received the credit or royalties she deserved.
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