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Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton (December 11 1926 - July 25 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record the hit song Hound Dog in 1952. The record was #1 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks in 1953; the single sold almost two million copies. Its B-side was They Call Me Big Mama.
When is Big Mama Thornton's birthday?
Big Mama Thornton was born on the , which was a Saturday. Big Mama Thornton's next birthday would be in 230 days (would be turning 98years old then).
How old would Big Mama Thornton be today?
Today, Big Mama Thornton would be 97 years old. To be more precise, Big Mama Thornton would be 35419 days old or 850056 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Big Mama Thornton? Is there a Big Mama Thornton action figure?
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What was Big Mama Thornton's zodiac sign?
Big Mama Thornton's zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
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The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupitor. Therefore, lucky days were Thursdays and lucky numbers were: 3, 12, 21 and 30. Violet, Purple, Red and Pink were Big Mama Thornton's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Sagittarius include: Generosity, Altruism, Candour and Fearlessness. Negative character traits could be: Overconfidence, Bluntness, Brashness and Inconsistency.Was Big Mama Thornton gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Big Mama Thornton was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
35% of all voters think that Big Mama Thornton was gay (homosexual), 35% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 29% like to think that Big Mama Thornton was actually bisexual.
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Is Big Mama Thornton still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Big Mama Thornton is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Big Mama Thornton when he/she died?
Big Mama Thornton was 57 years old when he/she died.
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When did Big Mama Thornton die? How long ago was that?
Big Mama Thornton died on the 25th of July 1984, which was a Wednesday. The tragic death occurred 39 years ago.
What bands was Big Mama Thornton in? Which artists did Big Mama Thornton work with?
There are a few bands and artists Big Mama Thornton collaborated with, for example: John Lee Hooker,Lightnin' Hopkins and Muddy Waters.
Did Big Mama Thornton do drugs? Did Big Mama Thornton smoke cigarettes or weed?
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What instruments did Big Mama Thornton play?
Big Mama Thornton did know how to play various instruments. These are some of them: Drum kit and Harmonica.
Which record label was Big Mama Thornton signed to? What record labels was Big Mama Thornton with in the past?
Big Mama Thornton had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Ace Records (United Kingdom), Arhoolie Records, Mercury Records, Peacock Records and Vanguard Records.
When did Big Mama Thornton retire? When did Big Mama Thornton end the active career?
Big Mama Thornton retired in 1984, which is more than 40 years ago.
When did Big Mama Thornton's career start? How long ago was that?
Big Mama Thornton's career started in 1947. That is more than 77 years ago.
What kind of music did Big Mama Thornton do? What genre was Big Mama Thornton?
Big Mama Thornton was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Big Mama Thornton is best known for are: Rhythm and blues and Texas blues.
What was Big Mama Thornton's real name?
Big Mama Thornton's full given name was Willie Mae Thornton.
Who are similar musical artists to Big Mama Thornton?
Amal Maher, Tristan Prettyman, Meesha Shafi, David Knight (musician) and Dante Thomas are musical artists that are similar to Big Mama Thornton. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Big Mama Thornton doing now?
As mentioned above, Big Mama Thornton died 39 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Big Mama Thornton's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of Big Mama Thornton's hairstyle or shirtless?
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What is Big Mama Thornton's net worth in 2024? How much does Big Mama Thornton earn?
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