Mable John is a blues vocalist and is credited with being the first female singer signed by Berry Gordy to Motown's Tamla label, giving her the title, 'the first lady of Motown.' John was born in Bastrop, Louisiana, she was the oldest of nine children. While still a young child, John's parents relocated the family […]
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