Big Mama Thornton
Born: 1926-12-11 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Died: 1984-07-25
Known For: Acting
Biography
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 Leiber and Stoller's "Hound Dog", in 1952, which became her biggest hit, staying seven weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B chart in 1953 and selling almost two million copies. Thornton's other recordings included the original version of "Ball 'n' Chain", which she wrote. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filmography
2026
- Elvis: A Life in Music as Self (archive footage)
2004
- Gunsmoke Blues as Self
- The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 as Self
2003
1968
- The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest