Dr. Mable John

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Vocalist
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Ray Charles, Music Education / Music Teachers, AMC (American Music Conference), Composers/Songwriters, Music Advocacy, Vocalists, Record Producers, Women in the Music Industry, Stax Records, Backup Singer, Full Interview, Deceased

Dr. Mable John played many roles for a wide variety of people. She was a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, author, educator, leader, minister, mentor, and friend. Her career as a backup singer and soloist set records at Stax Records, with Ray Charles and within the church. Graceful and always respected, Dr. John was been a teacher to her students and her audiences. She received many awards for her service to music and music education including the AMC Support Music Award in 2004.