In her arms, Patti holds a beautiful bouquet of a dozen yellow roses - “because that’s what Patti likes” - she explains, before declaring, “I’m hoping to go onstage and give them to her - I’m very excited to be here!” Patti calls herself “a lifetime fan” explaining she’s been following Patti LaBelle “since the 1960s,” but tells us that this evening will be her “first-ever Patti LaBelle concert.” According to Patti, her sister bought her tickets as a 60th birthday gift. In the lobby, we meet Patti from Woodbridge. She also stars in a highly-rated television cooking show, Patti LaBelle’s Place, on the Cooking Channel, and she is the author of six books.īefore tonight’s show, we chat with several fans who tell us how thrilled they are to be here at the State Theatre to experience Patti LaBelle’s performance tonight! With 18 studio albums to her credit, in 2017, she released her latest recording, Bel Hommage - her first jazz album.Īlong with her musical accomplishments, Patti LaBelle is a successful entrepreneur with a product line called Patti’s Good Life which includes sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, and a variety of sauces and cakes. Referred to as the “Godmother of Soul,” Patti LaBelle is even included in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Singers. In 2005, the World Music Awards recognized her contributions to music by presenting her with their Legend Award. She’s been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. Over the course of her five-decade career, Patti has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. In the early ’70s, the remaining members of the trio changed their name to LaBelle and released their iconic disco hit, “Lady Marmalade.” LaBelle made pop history in 1974 by becoming the first rock and roll vocal group to perform at New York City’s Metropolitan Opera House.Īdvertise with New Jersey Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for infoĪfter the trio split up in 1976, Patti LaBelle began her own successful solo career and became a mainstream star in 1984 following the success of singles including “New Attitude.” In 1967, Cindy Birdsong left The Bluebelles to join The Supremes. In addition to Patti, in 1962, The Ordettes included three other members - Cindy Birdsong, Sarah Dash, and Nona Hendryx.Īfter changing the group’s name to Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, the quartet achieved success on the Billboard charts with songs like 1963’s “Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song)” and 1964’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” This success led her to form her first singing group, The Ordettes. When Patti was 15, she won a talent competition at her high school. While growing up, Patti also spent time listening to and enjoying R&B and jazz music. At the age of 10, Patti joined a church choir at the Beulah Baptist Church and performed her first solo when she was 12. LaBelle was born on in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There’s electricity in the air this Sunday, Apevening as patrons make their way inside New Brunswick NJ’s State Theatre for a live concert appearance by the legendary soul singer, Patti LaBelle!
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