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Mr. Big was an unusual hard-rock entity amid the late ‘80s hair band explosion. Countless imitators of Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, and the Sunset Strip acts of the day emerged to try to claim their spot ...

Jean Knight, who was best known for her hit, "Mr. Big Stuff," has died. She was 80. Family representative Mona Giamanco confirmed that Knight died at Tampa General Hospital last Wednesday. "Jean ...

Jean Knight, the voice behind “Mr. Big Stuff,” one of the most recognizable songs of the 1970s funk era, has died of natural causes. She was 80. Knight’s longtime publicist confirmed her death with ...

Jean Knight, the soul singer best known for the song "Mr. Big Stuff," died last week at 80. NPR culture correspondent Anastasia Tsioulcas has this remembrance. ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS, BYLINE: New Orleans ...