Patti LaBelle Born: The Godmother of Soul
Patti LaBelle evolved from the leader of the new girl group Labelle—whose "Lady Marmalade" became a disco standard—into one of the most acclaimed vocalists in R&B history. Her four-octave range and explosive live performances earned her the title "Godmother of Soul" and sustained a career spanning six decades of hit albums, television appearances, and Grammy awards.
May 24, 1944
82 years ago
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