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Marie KnightMarie Knight Marie Knight American musician Marie Knight (née Roach; June 1, 1920 – August 30, 2009)[1] was an American gospel and rhythm and blues (R&B) singer. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Marie Knight Knight in 1949 Background information Born Marie Roach (1920-06-01)June 1, 1920 Sanford, Florida, U.S. or Attapulgus, Georgia, U.S. Died August 30, 2009(2009-08-30) (aged 89) Harlem, New York City, U.S. Genres Gospel, R&B Occupation Singer Instrument Vocals Years active c. 1945–2009 Labels Various, including Decca, Okeh Close Personal life She was born Marie Roach'[2] in 1920,[3][1] though she claimed to have been born in 1925.[4] Sources differ as to her place of birth – either Attapulgus, Georgia,[1] or Sanford, Florida[5] – but she grew up in… (Source: Wikipedia)
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