Age, Biography and Wiki

Johnnie Mae Matthews was born on 31 December, 1922 in Bessemer, Alabama, U.S., is an American singer. Discover Johnnie Mae Matthews's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

Popular As Johnnie Mae Matthews
Occupation Singer, songwriter, Producer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 31 December 1922
Birthday 31 December
Birthplace Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Date of death 2002
Died Place Detroit, Michigan
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 31 December. He is a member of famous artist with the age 80 years old group.

Johnnie Mae Matthews Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Johnnie Mae Matthews height not available right now. We will update Johnnie Mae Matthews's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Johnnie Mae Matthews Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johnnie Mae Matthews worth at the age of 80 years old? Johnnie Mae Matthews’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Johnnie Mae Matthews's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income artist

Johnnie Mae Matthews Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1922

Johnnie Mae Matthews (December 31, 1922 – January 6, 2002) was an American blues and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Bessemer, Alabama.

Known as the "Godmother of Detroit Soul" and as the first African American female to own and operate her own record label (Northern Recording Company) she was an early influence on the careers of many of the now-famous recording stars who began their careers in Detroit, Michigan such as Otis Williams, David Ruffin, and Richard Street of The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, Joe Hunter of the Funk Brothers Band, Richard Wylie, Norman Whitfield, Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, Timmy Shaw, Barbara Lewis, Bettye LaVette and many more.

1958

BRAX (The Five Dapps) – Do Whop A Do / You're So Unfaithful – 1958

NORTHERN 3727 – Dreamer / Indian Joe – 1959

NORTHERN 3729 – Mr Fine / Someday – 1959

NORTHERN 3736 – Ooh Wee / Give Me True Love – 1960

NORTHERN 3742 – So Lonely / Help Me – 1960

REEL 3743 – Oh, Baby / You Worry Me – 1960

GLODIS 1004 – Oh, Baby / You Worry Me – 1960

REEL 3745 – No One Can Love Me / No More Tears – 1961

1960

During the late 1960s Matthews also cut a series of singles for her Big Hit label, including "I Have No Choice", "My Momma Didn't Lie", and "Don't Be Discouraged".

1961

REEL 112 – The Headshrinker / My Little Angel – 1961

1962

SUE 755 – The Headshrinker / My Little Angel – 1962

REEL 119 – Oh Mother / Come Home – 1962

1963

In 1963, Matthews hired manager Ollie McLaughlin, who had previously launched the career of Barbara Lewis.

McLaughlin brought Matthews to the attention of Mercury Records’ new Blue Rock subsidiary, where he eventually produced both of her singles for that label, "Baby, What's Wrong", and "My Man (The Sweetest Man in the World)".

He also produced her lone Spokane label effort, "Worried About You".

REEL 120 – (With Timmy Shaw) I Don't Want Your Loving (Parts 1 & 2) – 1963

REEL 122 – Lonely Road / I Won't Cry Any More – 1963

NORTHERN 4736 – No Body Business (What I Do) / My Destination (It True Love) – 1963

SPOKANE 4008 – Worried About You / Itty Bitty Heart – 1964

BLUE ROCK 4001 – Baby What's Wrong / Here Comes My Baby – 1964

BLUE ROCK 4011 – My Man / Can't Live Without You – 1965

1965

BIG D 855 – Don't Talk About My Man / He Really Loves Me – 1965

1966

AUDREY 100 – Luck Walked Through My Door / Love Hides All Faults – 1966

AUDREY 112 – (With Joe L. Carter) My Life Story / Don't Cry Baby – 1966

1967

JAM 103 – Lonely You'll Be / That's What My Man is For – 1967

ART 002 – (& The Wonderetts) Cut Me Loose / Lonely You'll Be – 1967

ATCO 6528 – (& The Wonderetts) Cut Me Loose / Lonely You'll Be – 1967

ART 003 – Got to be on (Your Case) / You're the One – 1967

1968

BIG HIT 104 – Two-sided Thing / You Make Me Feel Good – 1968

1969

BIG HIT 105 – I Have No Choice / That's When It Hurts – 1969

1970

BIG HIT 108 – My Momma Didn't Lie / You're The One – 1970

1971

BIG HIT 111 – Don't be Discouraged / Don't be Discouraged – 1971

1978

Black Nasty was later renamed the ADC Band, and the group resurfaced in 1978 with the R&B smash "Long Stroke" written by Michael Moneystone Judkins who greatly influenced the success of the ADC Band with help in writing from Audrey Matthews.

Encouraged by their success, Matthews revived Northern Recording Company around this time, with the ADC Band supplying the musical backing on the disco-inspired tune "It's Good", which was later re-issued on the Cotillion label for national distribution.

1980

After one final Northern effort, 1980's "I Can Feel It," she closed the label for good, effectively ending her recording career.

1998

Johnnie Mae Matthews was portrayed by Vanessa Bell Calloway in the 1998 television miniseries The Temptations.

2002

Matthews died after a long battle with cancer on January 6, 2002.

She was 79 years old.