The extraordinary life of Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton was one of the most important but consistently overlooked figures in all of rock 'n' roll. Read her amazing life story here.

FROM THE VAULTS: Big Mama Thornton born 11 December 1926

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Big Mama Thornton - The Complete 1950-1961 Precious & Rare Collection: : CDs & Vinyl

The Daily Elvis: Big Mama, Bono, Superfoot and, of course, the King

Black Kudos on Tumblr: Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton

Pat Blythe …and The Blues Continue – Big Mama Thornton

BRING BIG MAMA HER FLOWERS. As our nation stands at the precipice…, by Dante Ross

Big Mama Thornton, Blues Singer born - African American Registry

Online Exhibit: “The Struggles and Triumphs of Bessie Jones, Big Mama Thornton, and Ethel Waters”

MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth on Instagram: Swipe through or read

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