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Merry Clayton Biography

Birth Name:Merry Clayton

Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Music department

Fast Facts

Is the older sister of rock percussionist Sam Clayton
In 1970, she got married to jazz musician Curtis Amy
Started recording music at the age of 14 when she was featured on Bobby Darin's album "You're the Reason I'm Living․"
Is widely recognized for providing background vocals to the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter․"
Sang background vocals on the Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Sweet Home Alabama․"
Is a former member of the singing group The Raspberries
Was one of The Raelettes as a background singer for Ray Charles