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Dec. 11, 1926 Happy Birthday Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama Thornton was born Willie Mae Thornton in Montgomery, Alabama today (December 11) in 1926.

Thornton has held influence over several genres of music. Her 1952 hit song “Hound Dog” made Elvis Presley world famous.

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Grammy’s Honor Honeyboy Edwards With Special Merit Award

The Recording Academy announced its Special Merit Awards today (December 10, 2010).

This year’s recipients include Leonard Cohen, Bobby Darin, Michael Jackson, Loretta Lynn, André Previn, Clark Terry and David “Honeyboy” Edwards as Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.

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