Jean Knight

Jean Audrey Knight (née Caliste; January 26, 1943 – November 22, 2023) was an American R&B and soul singer.[1] She was born in New Orleans, Louis

Jean Knight
Jean Knight
Knight in 1971
Background information
Birth nameJean Audrey Caliste
Born(1943-01-26)January 26, 1943
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 22, 2023(2023-11-22) (aged 80)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1965–2023
Labels
  • Jet Star/Tribe
  • Stax
  • Mirage
  • Ichiban
  • Aim Records
Website1jeanknight.com

Jean Audrey Knight (née Caliste; January 26, 1943 – November 22, 2023) was an American R&B and soul singer.[1] She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Knight was best known for her 1971 hit single "Mr. Big Stuff".[2]

Knight died at a hospital in Tampa, Florida, on November 22, 2023, at the age of 80.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Sandomir, Richard (November 28, 2023). "Jean Knight, Who Struck Platinum With 'Mr. Big Stuff,' Dies at 80". The New York Times. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Jean Knight". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  3. ↑ "Jean Knight 'Mr. Big Stuff' Singer Dead at 80". TMZ. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  4. ↑ Legaspi, Althea (November 27, 2023). "Jean Knight, 'Mr. Big Stuff' Singer, Dead at 80". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  5. ↑ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (November 27, 2023). "Jean Knight, soul and funk singer who had hit with Mr Big Stuff, dies aged 80". The Guardian. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

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