Maybelle Big

Big Maybelle Big Maybelle American R&B singer (1924–1972) Mabel Louise Smith (May 1, 1924 – January 23, 1972),[1] known professionally as Big Maybelle, was an American R&B singer. Her 1956 hit single "Candy" received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Big Maybelle Background information Born Mabel Louise Smith (1924-05-01)May 1, 1924 Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. Died January 23, 1972(1972-01-23) (aged 47) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Genres R&B, blues, gospel Occupation Vocalist Years active 1936–1972 Labels King Records, Okeh, Savoy, Epic, Brunswick, Scepter, Chess, Port, Rojac, Encore Close Childhood and musical background Born in Jackson, Tennessee, on May 1, 1924, Big Maybelle sang gospel as a child; by her teens, she had switched to rhythm…

GENRES: Blues, Female Vocalist

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