Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an acclaimed American singer and actress known as the "Godmother of Soul." Her illustrious career began in the early 1960s as the lead singer of the vocal group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. The group, later renamed Labelle, achieved fame with the number-one hit "Lady Marmalade" in the 1970s before disbanding in 1976.
LaBelle launched her solo career in 1977 with a critically acclaimed debut album, featuring the song "You Are My Friend." She became a mainstream solo star in the 1980s with hits like "If Only You Knew," "New Attitude," and "Stir It Up." Her 1986 album, Winner in You, and its single "On My Own," a duet with Michael McDonald, reached number one on the charts. LaBelle's 1991 album Burnin' earned her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and she won another Grammy for her live album Live! One Night Only.
Beyond music, LaBelle has acted in films such as A Soldier's Story and TV shows like A Different World. She hosted her own lifestyle show, Living It Up with Patti LaBelle, and participated in Dancing with the Stars in 2015. LaBelle has also ventured into business with her line of bedding, cookbooks, and food products, including the viral success of Patti's Sweet Potato Pie.
Over her seven-decade career, LaBelle has sold over 50 million records worldwide and has been inducted into several halls of fame. Her powerful voice and emotive delivery have earned her a place on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Singers.
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