Jean Knight

2023 - 11 - 27

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"Mr. Big Stuff" singer Jean Knight dies at 80 (ABC News)

Jean Knight, the New Orleans born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at the age of 80.

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Jean Knight, New Orleans singer of 'Mr. Big Stuff,' has died at 80 (NOLA.com)

She also notched a hit cover version of the zydeco song 'My Toot Toot' and was an icon in the New Orleans area.

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Jean Knight, soul and funk singer who had hit with Mr Big Stuff, dies ... (The Guardian)

Her publicist confirmed she died from natural causes, with her friend Bernie Cyrus, executive director of the Louisiana Music Commission, also confirming the ...

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Jean Knight, New Orleans soul singer known for 'Mr. Big Stuff,” dies ... (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

Renowned soul singer ...

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Jean Knight, Legendary 'Mr. Big Stuff' Singer, Dead at 80 (PEOPLE.com)

'Mr. Big Stuff' singer Jean Knight died of natural causes on Nov. 22, her family has confirmed.

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Jean Knight dead: 'Mr. Big Stuff' soul singer was 80 (Los Angeles Times)

Jean Knight, the soul singer best known for 'Mr. Big Stuff' and 'Do Me,' has died at 80. She was 'a New Orleans girl through and through,' a good friend ...

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Jean Knight, Grammy-nominated singer of 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80 ... (USA TODAY)

Jean Knight, the R&B singer behind 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff" has died. The Grammy-nominated talent was 80 years old.

Soul and Funk singer Jean Knight has died at the age of 80 (NPR)

The New Orleans native was best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a ...

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Jean Knight, singer behind the hit 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80 (NBC News)

Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died, a family representative said. She was 80.

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Jean Knight Dead: 'Mr. Big Stuff' Singer Dies at 80 (Billboard)

Jean Knight is dead. The "Mr. Big Stuff" singer died at age 80.

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Jean Knight, “Mr. Big Stuff” Singer, Dies at 80 (Pitchfork)

The New Orleans soul singer was behind one of Stax Records' biggest hits.

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Jean Knight, Who Struck Platinum With 'Mr. Big Stuff,' Dies at 80 (The New York Times)

Her anthem of female strength topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the pop chart in 1971. Its appeal has endured.

Soul and Funk singer Jean Knight has died at the age of 80 (WUNC)

The New Orleans native was best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a ...

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