Los Angeles Times
7 months agoMusic
Jean Knight, soul singer known for feisty 1971 hit 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80
Soul singer Jean Knight, known for hits like "Mr. Big Stuff" and "Do Me," has died at the age of 80.
Tributes have poured in from the New Orleans music scene, with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music lamenting the loss of its top-selling female artist.
Knight's legacy extends beyond her music to her love for her hometown, New Orleans, and her devoted fan base. [ more ]