Irma Thomas: Biography, Facts and Career
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Irma Thomas (née Lee; born February 18, 1941) is an American singer from New Orleans. She is known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans". Thomas is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but never experienced their level of commercial success. In 2007, she won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for After the Rain, her first Grammy in a career spanning over 50 years.
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- Full name: Irma Thomas
- Born: 1941-02-18
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q271139
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Irma Thomas (née Lee; born February 18, 1941) is an American singer from New Orleans.
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Irma Thomas is United States.
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Irma Thomas was born on 1941-02-18.
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