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On This Day: Big Mama Thornton Born in 1926
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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By AURN | Hosts: Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Tanya Hart
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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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