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Jean Audrey Knight (née Caliste; January 26, 1943 – November 22, 2023) was an American R&B and soul singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Launching her professional career in the mid-1960s, Knight was best known for her 1971 hit single " Mr. Big Stuff ", released by Stax Records .
Nov 28, 2023 · Ms. Knight was born Jean Audrey Caliste on Jan. 26, 1943, in New Orleans. Her father, Louis, was a storekeeper, and her mother, Florence (Edwards) Caliste, was a homemaker.
Nov 28, 2023 · “Jean Knight’s legacy is not just a musical one; it is a testament to the enduring love between an artist, her hometown and the fans who adored her,” the singer’s family said in a statement.
Nov 27, 2023 · The New Orleans soul singer, who died on Nov. 22, was known for her 1971 smash hit "Mr. Big Stuff" and her renditions of other songs. She was a Stax Records legend and a Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee. Read her obituary and career highlights.
Nov 28, 2023 · Jean Knight never quite caught the charts or pop culture interests the same way after "Mr. Big Stuff," but the song endured. Hip-hop came to rediscover it through Heavy D's 1987 version.
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Nov 27, 2023 · Jean Knight, whose irrepressibly funky and disdainful song Mr Big Stuff was a major hit in 1971, has died aged 80. Her publicist confirmed she died from natural causes, with her friend Bernie ...
Nov 27, 2023 · 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 said.
