Mable John, Motown Records’ Pioneering Female Solo Artist, Dies at 91

The first woman signed by legendary producer Berry Gordy, John was also a longtime collaborator of Ray Charles’, spending several years as one of his Raelettes.

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Published Aug. 28 2022 11:56PM EDT 

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