Patti LaBelle

Rhythm and blues, Composer

1944 –

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Who is Patti LaBelle?

Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, better known under the stage name Patti LaBelle, is a renowned Grammy Award-winning American singer, author, and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry. LaBelle spent 16 years as lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, who changed their name to Labelle in the early 1970s and released the iconic disco song "Lady Marmalade".

LaBelle started her solo career shortly after the group disbanded in 1977 and crossed over to pop music with "On My Own", "If You Asked Me To", "Stir It Up", and "New Attitude". She has also recorded R&B ballads such as "You Are My Friend", "If Only You Knew", and "Love, Need and Want You".

LaBelle possesses the vocal range of a soprano. Due to her musical legacy and influence, she has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. The World Music Awards presented her with the prestigious Legend Award. LaBelle has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

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Born
May 24, 1944
Philadelphia
Also known as
  • Patty LaBelle
  • Patti La Belle
  • Pati LaBelle
  • La Belle
  • Pattie Labelle
  • Patricia Louise Holt
  • Patti and the Bluebelles
  • Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards
  • Patricia Louise Holte
  • Patricia Edwards
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Siblings
Spouses
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Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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