Patti LaBelle

Singer/Actress

Born Patricia Louise Holte, Patti LaBelle has been electrifying audiences worldwide with her powerhouse vocals for nearly 50 years. The former lead singer of Labelle (best known for the soul classic “Lady Marmalade”) enjoyed superstar solo success in the 80s with hit songs like “On My Own," “New Attitude,” “Stir It Up” and “If You Asked Me To.” In 2008, she reteamed with former LaBelle members Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash for the album Back to Now. Patti has also worked as an actress over the years appearing in both A Soldier's Story and TV sitcom A Different World.

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Patti LaBelle, "You Are My Friend"

This soulful piano-driven song, from LaBelle's 1978 solo debut, is dedicated to her son Zuri Edwards. "The thought of you helps me carry on when I feel all hope is gone," she sings. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Patti Labelle

In 2008, Patti Labelle served up a soul-drenched performance of "Walk Around Heaven." (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Cakeman Raven to Close His Doors

After 12 years, Raven P.D. Dennis says the high cost of operating in a gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood has forced him to close his shop.

From Labelle to the Classroom

From Patti Labelle and the Bluebelles to a solo career, Nona Hendryx has acquired music expertise and is serving as a Teaching Artist at the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music at NYU. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

Living Legend

Patti LaBelle makes a joyful noise and receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Patti LaBelle: May 24

The Grammy-winning singer is still rockin' at 68. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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