Linda Hopkins

Linda Hopkins
Linda Hopkins in concert
Linda Hopkins in concert
Background information
Birth nameMelinda Helen Matthews
Born(1924-12-14)December 14, 1924
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 10, 2017(2017-04-10) (aged 92)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
GenresBlues[1]
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1951–2017

Linda Hopkins (born Melinda Helen Matthews; December 14, 1924 – April 10, 2017)[2] was an American actress and blues and gospel singer. She recorded classic, traditional, and urban blues, and performed R&B and soul, jazz, and show tunes.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Biography by Ron Wynn". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
  2. ^ "Linda Hopkins". The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hwof.com/star. Retrieved September 2, 2011.