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Merry Clayton

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American musician

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1948 · age 77
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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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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". 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
Status
living
Dates
Born 1948 · age 77
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15 languages

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