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Margie Evans (Marjorie Ann Johnson) was born on 17 July, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, is an American blues singer and songwriter (1939–2021). Discover Margie Evans's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Marjorie Ann Johnson
Occupation Singer, songwriter
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 17 July, 1939
Birthday 17 July
Birthplace Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Date of death 19 March, 2021
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

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1939

Margie Evans (born Marjorie Ann Johnson; July 17, 1939 – March 19, 2021) was an American blues and gospel singer and songwriter.

Marjorie Ann Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, in 1939.

Raised as a devout church goer, Evans' early exposure to music was via gospel.

1958

In 1958, she moved to Los Angeles.

She initially sang as a backing vocalist with Billy Ward between 1958 and 1964, before joining the Ron Marshall Orchestra between 1964 and 1969.

She then successfully auditioned to join Johnny Otis Band.

During her four-year stay there, she performed on The Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey and Cuttin' Up albums.

In addition to her recording and performing duties, Evans used her influence to help set up the Southern California Blues Society to help promote the art form through education and sponsorship.

1960

She started recording in the late 1960s and continued to record for five decades.

She secured two hit singles on the US Billboard R&B chart.

She has variously worked with Johnny Otis, Bobby Bland, T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Lowell Fulson, Joe Liggins, Lloyd Glenn, Willie Dixon, Al Bell, and Monk Higgins.

Her main influences were Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Big Maybelle and Big Mama Thornton.

In addition to her musicianship, Evans was noted as a motivational speaker and rights activist, as well as a promoter of the legacy of blues music.

1973

Evans commenced her solo career in 1973, and found almost immediate chart success.

Her track "Good Feeling" (United Artists 246) entered the R&B chart on June 30, 1973 for four weeks, reaching number 55.

1975

In 1975 she supplied backing vocals on Donald Byrd's album, Stepping into Tomorrow.

Also sandwiched between these hits, in November 1975, Evans appeared on German television filmed at the Berlin-based Jazz Tage concert with Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Bo Diddley and James Booker.

1977

However, it was another four years before "Good Thing Queen - Part 1" (ICA 002) entered the same chart listing on July 9, 1977 for eight weeks, peaking at number 47.

1980

Using Bobby Bland as her record producer and part-time song writing partner, Evans co-wrote the song "Soon As the Weather Breaks", which reached number 76 (R&B) for Bland in 1980.

In 1980, Evans performed at the San Francisco Blues Festival and Long Beach Blues Festival, repeating the feat at the latter a year later.

1981

Her touring saw Evans take part in the American Folk Blues Festivals in 1981, 1982 and 1985.

1983

In 1983, Evans was granted the Keepin' the Blues Alive Award by the Blues Foundation.

1989

She recorded three albums with the Swiss blues singer Philipp Fankhauser in 1989, 1994 and 2016 respectively.

1990

Performing into the early 1990s, Evans toured the United States, Canada and Europe, as well as appearing with Jay McShann at the Toronto Jazz Festival.

In the same decade, Evans continued her welfare work, by helping to organise the 5-4 Optimist Club for children from the South Central Los Angeles district.

1996

Her 1996 album, Drowning in the Sea of Love was her last solo output.

2015

In 2015 and 2016, Evans returned to the stage, guesting with Fankhauser in front of sold out venues throughout Switzerland.

She died on March 19, 2021, aged 81.