Big Maybelle
American R&B singer and pianist (1924–1972)
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Big Maybelle was born May 1, 1924, in Jackson.[1][2] She was a musician and singer.[3][4]
She was a member of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm.[5] Big Maybelle died January 23, 1972, in Ohio.[4][1][6][7]
She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 1, 1924[8]
- Place of burial: Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Member of: International Sweethearts of Rhythm[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Genre: blues[14]
- Record label: King[15], Chess Records[16]
- Commons category: Big Maybelle[17]
- Cause of death: diabetes[18]
- Family name: Smith[19]
- Given name: Mabel[20], Louise[21]
- Pseudonym: Big Maybelle[22], Mamie Webster[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Big Maybelle[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: voice[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- P14750: 786C-77D3-F795-52EF-A4F7[29]
Why It Matters
Big Maybelle has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Big Maybelle born?
Big Maybelle was born in Jackson[2].
Where did Big Maybelle die?
Big Maybelle passed away in Cleveland[4].