Jean Knight

Jean Audrey Knight (née Caliste; January 26, 1943 – November 22, 2023) was an American R&B and soul singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Launching her professional career in the mid-1960s, Knight was best known for her 1971 hit single "Mr. Big Stuff", released by Stax Records.

Jean Knight
Knight in 1971
Background information
Birth nameJean Audrey Caliste
Born(1943-01-26)January 26, 1943
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 22, 2023(2023-11-22) (aged 80)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1965–2023
Labels
  • Jet Star/Tribe
  • Stax
  • Mirage
  • Ichiban
  • Aim Records
Website1jeanknight.com
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