Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holt on May 24, 1944, is an American R&B singer and actress. She gained recognition as the lead singer of the vocal group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles in the early 1960s. The group later changed their name to Labelle and released the hit song 'Lady Marmalade'. After the group disbanded in 1976, LaBelle embarked on a successful solo career, starting with her critically acclaimed debut album. She became a mainstream solo star in 1984 with the success of singles like 'If Only You Knew', 'Love, Need and Want You', 'New Attitude', and 'Stir It Up'. In 1986, she achieved a number-one album with 'Winner in You' and the duet single 'On My Own' with Michael McDonald.