Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton was a rhythm and blues musician who was key in pioneering early rock and roll. She is best known for her performance of Hound Dog, later made famous by Elvis Presley. She also performed Ball and Chain, later to be a staple of Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Category:Rhythm and blues
Category:Fifties
Category:Contributor
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Category:Influencer
Category:Pioneer