Jean Knight
Jean Knight | |
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A press photo of Knight in 1971 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jean Audrey Caliste |
| Born | January 26, 1943 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 22, 2023 (aged 80) Tampa, Florida |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1965–2023 |
| Labels | |
Jean Audrey Knight (née Caliste; January 26, 1943 – November 22, 2023) was an American R&B and soul singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Launching her professional career in the mid-1960s, Knight was best known for her 1971 hit single "Mr. Big Stuff", released by Stax Records.