American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter
| Description | American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926-12-11 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Ariton Ariton Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 1984-07-25 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | Los Angeles Los Angeles Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | singer musician songwriter Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | voice percussion instrument harmonica Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | blues Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | Peacock Records Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | Harlem Stars Big Mama Thornton And The Hi-Tones Big Mama Thornton And The Hound Doggers Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz |
"Big Mama Thornton" & Group "Big Mama" Thornton 'Big Mama' Thornton B. M. Thornton B.M. Thornton Big "Mama" Thornton Big Mama Thirnton Big Mama Thornton Big Mama Thorton Big Mama Tornton Big Mamma Thornton Big Momma Thornton Binnie Willie Mae Thornton Jesse Mae "Big Mama" Thornton M. Thornton M.W. Thornton Mae "Big Mama" Thornton Mae «Big-Mama» Thornton Thornton Thornton Mike W M Thornton W Thornton W. M. Thornton W. M. Thorton W. Thornton W. W. Thornton W.-M. Thornton W.M. THornton W.M. Thornton W.M. Thorton W.M.Thonton W.M.Thornton Willa Mae (Big Mama) Thornton Willa Mae Thorton Willie M. Thornton Willie Mac "Big Mama" Thornton Willie Mae Willie Mae "Big Mama" Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thomton Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton
mbid: 2993f855-403f-4c6a-bea9-088cd5d354dc · wikidata: Q237527 · isni: 0000000115070720 · discogs: 283284, 648359
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