
Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944) is an American R&B and soul music legend often called the “Godmother of Soul” for her powerhouse vocals and enduring influence. She began her career as lead singer of the girl group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles in the early 1960s and later fronted Labelle, whose 1975 hit “Lady Marmalade” became a global classic. After the group split, she launched a highly successful solo career with hits like “If Only You Knew,” “New Attitude,” “Stir It Up,” and the duet “On My Own” with Michael McDonald. LaBelle has sold over 50 million records worldwide and earned multiple Grammy Awards over a career spanning six decades. In 2026 she is touring Australia and New Zealand as part of her 8065 celebration tour, marking 80 years of life and 65 years in entertainment with performances of her timeless catalogue
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