Denise LaSalle
American singer (1934–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ora D. Allen (July 16, 1934 – January 8, 2018),[1][2][3] known by the stage name Denise LaSalle, was an American blues, R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who, since the death of Koko Taylor, had been recognized as the "Queen of the Blues".[4] Her husband was rapper Super Wolf.
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Denise LaSalle | |
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Birth name | Ora Denise Allen |
Also known as | Denise Craig, Denise Jones |
Born | (1934-07-16)July 16, 1934[1][2][3] The Island, Leflore County, Mississippi, U.S.[1] |
Died | January 8, 2018(2018-01-08) (aged 83) Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Blues, R&B, soul, disco |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1967–2018 |
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LaSalle's best-known songs were "Trapped by a Thing Called Love", "I'm So Hot" and "Down Home Blues".