The Life and Times of Big Mama Thornton

We welcome back Chattanooga's own Azusa "She She" Dance for a one night only performance of The Life & Times of Big Mama Thornton!

Wiille Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record Leiber and Stoller's Hound Dog in 1952, which became her biggest hit. It spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard R&B charts in 1953. Cash Bar.

This event is part of the LIVE at The Bessie performance series. Tickets $20.00 on Eventbrite.