Big Mama Thornton
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
Known for
ActingBirthday
December 11, 1926Deathday
July 25, 1984Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
3Place of birth
Montgomery, Alabama, USAAlso known as
Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton, Willie Mae Thornton