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Merry Clayton: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Merry Clayton? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Merry Clayton
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Merry Clayton (born December 25, 1948) is an American soul and gospel singer. She contributed vocals to numerous tracks and worked with many major recording artists for decades, including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter". Clayton is prominently featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.

Quick facts about Merry Clayton

  • Full name: Merry Clayton
  • Born: 1948-12-25
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q1845966

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Who is Merry Clayton?

Merry Clayton (born December 25, 1948) is an American soul and gospel singer.

What nationality is Merry Clayton?

Merry Clayton is United States.

When was Merry Clayton born?

Merry Clayton was born on 1948-12-25.

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