Big Mama Thornton
- January 9, 2024
- Blues Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Big Mama Thornton |
| Occupation | Blues Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 11, 1926(1926-12-11) |
| Age | 98 |
| Date Of Death | 1984-07-25 |
| Birthplace | Ariton |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Alabama |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Big Mama Thornton Biography
| Name | Big Mama Thornton |
| Birthday | Dec 11 |
| Birth Year | 1926 |
| Place Of Birth | Ariton |
| Home Town | Alabama |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Big Mama Thornton is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on December 11, 1926 in Ariton, Alabama, United States. American blues musician most well known for her hit song from 1952 “Hound Dog,” which became a major success to 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. three years after. The singer was nominated to win six Blues Music Awards during her career, and she was admitted into the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Similar to “Hound Dog,” her song “Ball ‘N’ Chain” was later made more popular by another artist, Like “Hound Dog,” her song “Ball ‘N’ Chain” was later made more famous by another singer, Janis Joplin..
It was her birthname Willie Mae Thornton. The mother of 7 children was a minister and church choir singer.
Big Mama Thornton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Blues Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Big Mama Thornton is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Big Mama Thornton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She dropped out of school following the passing of her mother. She started working in the local tavern. Her home was abandoned in 1940, and became a member of in the Sammy Greens Hot Harlem Revue.
The singer became famous for defying many gender norms of the time and often wore clothes that were traditionally worn by males in her live performances.
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Who is Big Mama Thornton Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Big Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Big Mama Thornton celebrates birthday on December 11 of every year.
What was Big Mama Thornton known for?
She was called “Big Mama” for both her size and her robust, powerful voice. She is best known for her gutsy 1952 rhythm and blues recording of “Hound Dog,” later covered by Elvis Presley, and for her original song “Ball and Chain,” made famous by Janis Joplin. Thornton’s compositions include more than 20 blues songs.
Did Big Mama Thornton get money from Elvis?
In the wake of Elvis’ success with “Hound Dog” Big Mama Thornton’s original was also re-released but even then she saw little money from it. “ Didn’t get no money from them at all ,” she told Rolling Stone in 1984.
Did Elvis steal Hound Dog?
“That’s right… Elvis stole the song “Hound Dog” from a Black female blues singer named Big Mama Thornton …
How old was Big Mama Thornton when she died?
57 years (1926–1984)
How did Big Mama Thornton help pioneer the sound of rock and roll?
Settling in Houston in the late 40s, she continued her influence on the music scene by helping to shape the sound and style of “Texas-blues” , an evolving blues sub-genre known to incorporate swing and big band elements.