There are 2 article(s) tagged Big Mama Thornton:

• July 2022

  • ‘Elvis’ actress found dead in Nashville

    Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday at her home in Nashville.

    By The Associated Press July 22, 2022

• June 2019

  • Teens lead Blues City Cultural Center bus tour through Whitehaven

    Whitehaven teenagers spent the past month researching the neighborhood’s history and preparing to lead a bus tour Tuesday that included songs and event re-enactments.

    By Elle Perry June 26, 2019