Barbara Lynn

For the U.S. federal judge, see Barbara M. Lynn.
Barbara Lynn
Lynn on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2008
Lynn on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2008
Background information
Birth nameBarbara Lynn Ozen
Born (1942-01-16) January 16, 1942 (age 82)
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues, electric blues[1]
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1962–present
Labels

Barbara Lynn (born Barbara Lynn Ozen, later Barbara Lynn Cumby, January 16, 1942)[2] is an American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1] She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, "You'll Lose a Good Thing" (1962). In 2018, Lynn received a National Heritage Fellowship.[3]

  1. ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul, ed. (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 9781904041702. OCLC 59304761.
  2. ^ Steve, Huey (n.d.). "Barbara Lynn: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "NEA National Heritage Fellowships 2018". www.arts.gov. National Endowment for the Arts. n.d. Retrieved February 24, 2021.