Patti LaBelle

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Patti LaBelle born?May 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. What was Patti LaBelle's job?Patti LaBelle
3. What is the early career group?Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles
4. What is the iconic group hit?'Lady Marmalade' (with Labelle, 1974)
5. Who is Patti LaBelle?Patti LaBelle is a famous American singer and actress known as the "Godmother of Soul." She has sung many hit songs and acted in movies and TV shows.
6. What was the name of the first group Patti LaBelle sang with?She started as the lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, a group that helped her develop her singing and stage skills.

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