Jean Knight, an American R&B and soul singer, was born on January 26, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She rose to fame in the 1970s thanks to her captivating stage presence and powerful voice.
Jean Knight’s parents: Meet Florence Edwards and Louis Joseph Caliste
Jean Knight was born to Florence Edwards and Louis Joseph Caliste. They were both from New Orleans, Louisiana. Louis Joseph Caliste was a carpenter, and Florence Edwards was a homemaker. Jean was the oldest of their four children.
From a young age, her parents encouraged her to pursue her goals and gave their support for her musical ambitions. The Mr. Big Stuff vocalist Jean Knight died yesterday at the age of 80 from natural causes, according to her publicist.
Knight was first exposed to the rich musical legacy of New Orleans, where her artistic journey started. She began performing in her cousin’s pub, where her undeveloped skill and soulful voice soon won her praise.
She started releasing singles after signing her first record deal with Jet Star/Tribe Records in 1965, but her breakthrough performance came in 1971 when she teamed up with producer Wardell Quezerque.
