Background
LaBelle, Patti was born on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Henry and Bertha Holte.
LaBelle, Patti was born on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Henry and Bertha Holte.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Berkeley School Music, 1996. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Cambridge University. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Drexel University.
Singer Patti LaBelle and the BlueBelles, 1961—1970. Lead singer musical group LaBelle, 1970-1976. Solo performer, since 1977.
Entrepreneur Patti LaBelle's Fragrances & Cosmetics, 1995. Established clothing line Patti LaBelle Clothing, since 2003.
Spokesperson American Diabetic Association, National Minority Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Council, National Cancer Institute, founder The Patti LaBelle Medical Educated Scholarship Fund.
Married Armstead Edwards, 1969 (divorced 2000). 5 children.