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Willie Mae Thornton (1926-1984) was an influential African American blues singer and songwriter whose career extended from the 1940s to the early 1980s. 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 […]
Local blues legends honor Big Mama Thornton's legacy
Thornton, Willie Mae [Big Mama]
Thorton, Willie Mae - Encyclopedia of Alabama
Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters - Read book online
Alabama native 'Big Mama' Thornton made 'Hound Dog' a hit before Elvis - Alabama News Center
Beyond the Book – Willie Mae Thornton - Alabama African American History
Beyond the Book – Willie Mae Thornton - Alabama African American History
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Local blues legends honor Big Mama Thornton's legacy
