![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e8/BarbaraLynn_nojhf_Apr252008.jpg/640px-BarbaraLynn_nojhf_Apr252008.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Barbara Lynn
American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the U.S. federal judge, see Barbara M. Lynn.
Barbara Lynn (born Barbara Lynn Ozen, later Barbara Lynn Cumby, January 16, 1942)[2] is an American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1] She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, "You'll Lose a Good Thing" (1962). In 2018, Lynn received a National Heritage Fellowship.[3]
Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ...
Barbara Lynn | |
---|---|
![]() Lynn on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Barbara Lynn Ozen |
Born | (1942-01-16) January 16, 1942 (age 82) Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, electric blues[1] |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels |
|
Close