Big Mama Thornton, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Music, Elvis, & Facts

Big Mama Thornton was an influential and overlooked American singer and songwriter whose gritty vocals and instrumental style had tremendous influence on blues, R&B, and rock and roll. Thornton’s work inspired imitation by Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin, who recorded popular cover versions of Thornton’s “Hound Dog” and “Ball and Chain,” respectively.

Hound Dog (song) - Wikipedia

Hound Dog (song) - Wikipedia

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