Patti LaBelle

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Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle singing for the Columbia memorial service in 2003.
Background information
Birth name Patricia Louise Holt
Born May 24, 1944 (1944-05-24) (age 68)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres R&B, soul, disco
Occupations Singer, songwriter, actress
Years active 1960–present
Labels Epic, Philadelphia Int'l, MCA, Def Soul Classics, Bungalo
Associated acts Labelle, Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash
Website PattiLabelle.com

Patti LaBelle (born Patricia Louise Holt on May 24, 1944) is an American R&B and Soul singer. She is known for her high vocal belting (using the chest to make high pitch sounds). She is known for such songs as "New Attitude" and "On My Own".