Learn about Big Mama Thornton Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Height, Early Life, Family, Dating, Partner, Wiki and Facts.
Who is Big Mama Thornton:
Big Mama Thornton is a famous Blues Singer. She was born on December 11, 1926 and her birthplace is Alabama. Big is also well known as, 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.
Big is originated from United States. Like “Hound Dog,” her song “Ball ‘N’ Chain” was later made more famous by another singer, Janis Joplin.
Biography:
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| Full Name | Big Mama Thornton |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Age | Death Date – Jul 25, 1984 (age 57) |
| Date of Birth | December 11, 1926 |
| Place of Birth | Alabama |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Country | United States |
| Gender | Female |
Birthday, Age & Zodiac Sign:
Big Mama Thornton birthday is on 11-Dec-26 and she was born on Saturday. She is now 57 years old. Big sun sign is Sagittarius and her birth flower is Narcissus.
| Birth date | 11-Dec |
| Day of Birth | Saturday |
| Year of Birth | 1926 |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birth Sign Duality | Assertive |
| Birth Sign Modality & Element | Mutable Fire |
| Opposite Sign | Gemini |
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Early Life and Family:
Before she was famous, She quit school following the death of her mother and began working at a local tavern. She left home in 1940 and joined the Sammy Greens Hot Harlem Revue. Her relationship status is single.
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Big Mama Thornton Net Worth:
Big Mama Thornton net worth or net income is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. She has made such amount of wealth from her primary career as Blues Singer.
| Net Worth | between $1 Million – $5 Million |
| Annual Salary | N/A |
| Source of Income | Blues Singer |
| Verification Status of Wealth | Unverified |
Dead or Alive?
Big Mama Thornton was died on Jul 25, 1984 at age 57.
Quick Facts:
Here are some interesting facts about Big Mama Thornton:
* She became known for the subverting many of the gender expectations of her time, often donning clothes traditionally worn by men during her live performances.
* Big Mama Thornton is an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. * Genre and style: Rhythm and blues, Texas blues * Big is associated with the following artist or band: John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins
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