formerly known as Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles. The group was best known for the 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade." LaBelle launched her solo career with her self-titled debut studio album in 1977.
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Musical icon Patti LaBelle, whose music has crossed a number of genres from R&B to progressive soul and pop to funk over ...