Merry Clayton
American musician · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1948 · age 77
Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer. She contributed vocals to numerous tracks and worked with many major recording artists for decades, including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".
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Clayton is prominently featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
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Born 1948 · age 77
