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Coverage dated November 26, 2023 to November 27, 2023

Jean Knight, 'Mr. Big Stuff' singer, dies at 80

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

The music world is mourning the loss of Jean Knight, who was considered a musical powerhouse and an integral part of New Orleans' cultural legacy.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Jean Knight, 'Mr. Big Stuff' Singer, Dead at 80 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Jean Knight, who sang the 1971 smash hit 'Mr. Big Stuff,' has died at the age of 80.

  2. Deadline

    Jean Knight Dies: Funk Singer Best Known For Hit ‘Mr Big Stuff’ Was 80 (opens Deadline)

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    Jean Knight, the voice behind Mr Big Stuff, one of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s funk era, has died aged 80. Knight’s longtime publicist confirmed her death with multiple media outlets.…

  3. The Guardian

    Jean Knight, soul and funk singer who had hit with Mr Big Stuff, dies aged 80 (opens The Guardian)

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    New Orleans singer reached No 2 in the US with 1971 hit, and was nominated for a Grammy

  4. The Daily Caller

    Singer Jean Knight Dead At 80 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Jean Knight, singer of the hit 1971 single "Mr. Big Stuff." died of natural causes November 22 at the age of 80.

  5. UPI

    Jean Knight, singer known for 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80 (opens UPI)

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    Jean Knight, a soul and funk singer known for her hit 1971 single "Mr. Big Stuff," has died.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Jean Knight, soul singer known for feisty 1971 hit 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Jean Knight, the soul singer best known for 'Mr. Big Stuff' and 'Do Me,' has died at 80. She was 'a New Orleans girl through and through,' a good friend said.

  7. New York Post

    ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ singer Jean Knight dead at 80 (opens New York Post)

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    “As we bid farewell to this iconic soulstress, New Orleans and her global fan base join together in gratitude for the indelible mark she left on the world.”

  8. Washington Times

    ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ singer Jean Knight dies at 80 (opens Washington Times)

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    Jean Knight, a New Orleans born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80.

  9. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Jean Knight, 'Mr. Big Stuff' singer, dies at 80 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The music world is mourning the loss of Jean Knight, who was considered a musical powerhouse and an integral part of New Orleans' cultural legacy.

  10. La Crosse Tribune

    Soul singer Jean Knight, known for "Mr. Big Stuff," dies at 80 (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    Jean Knight, the New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died at the age of 80.

  11. New York Times

    Jean Knight, Who Struck Platinum With ‘Mr. Big Stuff,’ Dies at 80 (opens New York Times)

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    Her anthem of female strength topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the pop chart in 1971. Its appeal has endured.

  12. The Republic

    "Mr. Big Stuff" singer Jean Knight dies at 80 (opens The Republic)

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    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jean Knight, a New Orleans born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the music world mourned the loss of the Grammy-nominated singer who was considered a musical powerhouse and an integral part of New Orlean…

  13. NBC News

    Jean Knight, singer who earned a Grammy nomination for 'Mr. Big Stuff,' dies at 80 (opens NBC News)

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    "Mr. Big Stuff" reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 pop chart.

  14. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Jean Knight, legendary ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ singer and New Orleans soul icon, dead at 80 (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    Jean Knight’s sassy and soulful chart-topping anthem “Mr. Big Stuff” became known for the infectious refrain of “Who do you think you are?”

  15. Fox News

    Jean Knight, 'Mr Big Stuff' singer, dead at 80 (opens Fox News)

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    Jean Knight, the singer best known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died. Knight was 80.

  16. Green Field Reporter

    "Mr. Big Stuff" singer Jean Knight dies at 80 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jean Knight, a New Orleans born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the music world mourned the loss of the Grammy-nominated singer who was considered a musical powerhouse and an integral part of New Orlean…

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