What is Johnnie Mae Matthews's middle name?
Mae
What is Johnnie Mae Matthews's full name?
Johnnie Mae Matthews
Johnnie Mae Matthews nickname(s):
Johnnie Mae Matthews
Johnnie Mae Matthews date of birth:
December 31, 1922
How old was Johnnie Mae Matthews when died?
79
Where was Johnnie Mae Matthews born?
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
When did Johnnie Mae Matthews die?
January 6, 2002
Where did Johnnie Mae Matthews die?
Detroit, Michigan USA
What is Johnnie Mae Matthews nationality?
American
What is Johnnie Mae Matthews's occupation?
Singer, Songwriter, Producer
What genre is Johnnie Mae Matthews's work?
R&b;, Soul, Blues
What instruments does Johnnie Mae Matthews play?
Singing, Piano
Short Biography
Johnnie Mae Matthews (December 31, 1922 – January 6, 2002) was an American blues and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Bessemer, Alabama. Known as the “Godmother of Detroit Soul” and as the first African American female to own and operate her own record label (Northern Recording Company) she was an early influence on the careers of many of the now-famous recording stars who began their careers in Detroit, Michigan such as Otis Williams, David Ruffin, and Richard Street of the Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, Joe Hunter of the Funk Brothers Band, Richard Wylie, Norman Whitfield, Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, Timmy Shaw, Barbara Lewis, Bettye LaVette and many more.