Patti LaBelle

American singer and actress

Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944) is an American R&B and Soul singer. She is known for her high vocal belting (using the chest to make high pitch sounds). She is known for such songs as "New Attitude" and "On My Own".

Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle singing for the Columbia memorial service in 2003.
Patti LaBelle singing for the Columbia memorial service in 2003.
Background information
Birth namePatricia Louise Holte
Born (1944-05-24) May 24, 1944 (age 80)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States!
GenresR&B, soul, disco
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
Years active1960–present
LabelsEpic, Philadelphia Int'l, MCA, Def Soul Classics, Bungalo
WebsitePattiLabelle.com

She was the lead singer of Patty La Belle and the Bluebells during the 1960s and 70s. Later the group was known as simply "Labell". In this later group the style was more laid back, singing hits like The Rolling Stones' Wild Horses.