Jean Caliste Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Jean Knight (born Jean Caliste, January 26, 1943, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul/R&B/funk singer, best known for her 1971 Stax Records hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff".
Full Name
Jean Caliste
Net Worth
$6 Million
Date Of Birth
January 26, 1943
Place Of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Occupation
Singer
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress
Nicknames
Jean Knight, Knight, Jean
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
1
Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
2
Has a son, Emile.
3
"Mr. Big Stuff," was shopped to Stax Records, who passed on it at first. However, after King Floyd's "Groove Me" went gold, Stax reconsidered and released "Mr. Big Stuff" in 1971. The song became one of the largest-selling singles ever released by the legendary label.
4
Her 1971 sassy funk classic "Mr Big. Stuff" was her only hit to reach #1 on the Bilboard R&B charts and landed at #2 on the Pop charts.
5
Was working as a baker when she went to Malaco Studios in Jackson, Mississippi for a session with veteran producer Wardell Quezerque in 1970.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Simpsons
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Coronation Street
2015
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Wimbledon
2014
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Dancing with the Stars
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Yes Man
2008
performer: "Carry On"
My Best Friend's Girl
2008
performer: "Do Me"
College Road Trip
2008
performer: "Mr. Big Stuff"
Semi-Pro
2008
performer: "Mr. Big Stuff"
Superbad
2007
performer: "Do Me"
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares
2006
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Cookout
2004
performer: "Mr. Big Stuff"
The Trials of Henry Kissinger
2002
Documentary performer: "Mr. Big Stuff" - uncredited