Marie Knight

Marie Knight
Knight in 1949
Background information
Birth nameMarie Roach
Born(1920-06-01)June 1, 1920
Sanford, Florida, U.S. or
Attapulgus, Georgia, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 2009(2009-08-30) (aged 89)
Harlem, New York City, U.S.
GenresGospel, R&B
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years activec. 1945–2009
LabelsVarious, including Decca, Okeh

Marie Knight (née Roach; June 1, 1920 – August 30, 2009) was an American gospel and R&B singer.

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