Marie Knight ( born Marie Roach, June 1, 1925 – August 30, 2009)
Gospel and R&B Singer, Marie Knight, was a talented singer that had a long career. She worked with Sister Rosetta Tharpe, among others. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Gospel train, I can't sit down (Marie &Rex), Come tomorrow, Cry me a river and Up above my head
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Knight
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marie Roach |
| Born | June 1, 1925 Sanford, Florida, United States |
| Died | August 30, 2009 (aged 84) Harlem, New York City, United States |
| Genres | Gospel, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | c. 1945–2009 |
| Labels | Various, including Decca, Okeh |
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