The lovely and talented Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holte May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is known as the Godmother of Soul. She started her singing career in the 60s as Pattie LaBelle and the Bluebelles. In the 70s, the group changed their name to LaBelle and recorded Lady Marmalade. Pattie went solo the next year and became a huge success, selling more than 50M records.
She won a Grammy in 1992 for Best R&B Vocal Performance Female and one in 1999 for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance. She's been nominated eleven more times, including one for When You Talk About Love. (I demand a recount).
She began acting in the 1980s as well as recording music and has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
We got to see her here in Melbourne, Florida back in November and she is so awesome in concert!
