1943 - 2023
Jean Knight American Singer
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Jean Knight was previously married to Earl Harris.
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American Singer Jean Knight was born Jean Caliste on 26th June, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and passed away on 22nd Nov 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA aged 80. She is most remembered for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff". Her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Jean Knight is a member of the following lists: American women singers, 1943 births and People from New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Details
| First Name |
Jean
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| Last Name |
Knight
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| Maiden Name |
Caliste
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jean Caliste
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| Alternative Name |
Jean Caliste, Jean Knight
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| Birthday |
26th June, 1943
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| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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| Died |
22nd November, 2023
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| Place of Death |
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Natural Causes
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Soul, R&B, Funk
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1965–present, 1965–2023
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| Music Style |
Funk, Soul
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| Music Mood |
Sentimental, Nostalgic, Hopeful
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Jet Star/Tribe, Stax, Mirage, Ichiban, Aim Records
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| Official Websites |
http://1jeanknight.com/, http://1jeanknight.com
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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.
