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Patti has savored one of the longest lived careers in contemporary music
(over 40 years) due in part to her massive cross-generational appeal
Found success not just as a singer, both also as an author, actress, activist,
and entrepreneur
Known for her strong vocals, eccentric style, wild hairdos, and powerful
stage presence and performance
Often referred to as one of the greatest and most powerful vocalists of
all time
As a musician, she has released a total of 30 albums
-6 as Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles, a Doo-wop quartet of the 60’s
-5 as Labelle, a funky trio of the 70’s
-19 as Patti Labelle, a mix of R&B/Soul Ballads, Up-beat Pop, and
Gospel music
Earned five Gold and one Platinum albums
Patti’s most recent album “The Gospel According to Patti Labelle”
debuted at #1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart, where it currently remains for
a 2nd straight week
Earned two #1 singles on the American Hot 100 Singles Chart:
-“Lady Marmalade” (1975)
-“On My Own” duet with Michael McDonald (1986)
Earned 35 singles on the American R&B Top 100 Chart
-26 reached the Top 40
-19 of those reached the Top 20
-12 of those reached the Top 10
Contributed 2 songs to the Beverly Hills Cop Sdtk (1984) including the smash
hit “New Attitude”
Two-time Grammy winner (earned both as a solo act in the early 90’s)
Sells her own brand of clothing, jewelry, perfume, and make-up in conjunction
with HSN
Diagnosed with diabetes in 1995
-Spokeswoman for American Diabetes Association
-Does commercials for OneTouch Ultra and Ultra 2 monitoring systems
Has written four best-sellers including two cookbooks aimed at diabetics
First artist signed to Def Soul Classics division of Def Jam Records
Performs approximately 80 shows a year at small to mid-sized venues
Has a very loyal legion of fans who petitioned to get her a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993
Has three Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Cambridge College, Drexel University,
and Berklee School of Music, among a host of other accolades
Appeared on VH1 Divas alongside Gladys Knight, Jessica Simpson, and Cyndi
Lauper
Has collaborated with such artists as Michael McDonald, The Isley Brothers,
Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Joss Stone, Fantasia, Yolanda Adams, Carlos Santana,
Outkast, DMX, Wyclef Jean, Floetry, Babyface, and Dianne Warren
