Big Mama Thornton: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added top questions, media, and more information about “Hound Dog.” | Aug 11, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Dec 07, 2025 | ||
| Media added. | Dec 02, 2024 | ||
| Article updated. | Dec 02, 2024 | ||
| Added a cross-reference. | Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | May 14, 2024 | ||
| Added a section on her legacy and noted her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. | Apr 23, 2024 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jan 21, 2024 | ||
| Added an image of Big Mama Thornton. | Jan 21, 2024 | ||
| Modified title of Web site: Encyclopedia of Alabama - Biography of Willie Mae Thornton. | Sep 05, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: AllMusic - Biography of Big Mama Thornton. | Oct 12, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: BlackPast.org - Biography of Big Mama Thornton. | Oct 12, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: African American Registry - Biography of Big Mama Thornton. | Oct 12, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: All About Jazz - Biography of Big Mama Thornton. | Oct 10, 2014 | ||
| Added new Web site: Texas State Historical Association - The Handbook of Texas Online - Biography of Big Mama Thornton. | Mar 24, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: Encyclopedia of Alabama - Biography of Willie Mae Thornton. | Mar 24, 2009 | ||
| Media added. | Feb 06, 2008 | ||
| Article revised. | Feb 09, 2000 | ||
| New article added. | Oct 13, 1998 |
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