Founding Mothers

Founding Mothers: Linda Clifford

Linda Clifford's Biggest Hit Was 1978's "Runaway Love" (Curtom, 1978)

By Michael Verity | December 28, 2011

Linda Clifford is a New York-born singer and actress who secured Founding Mother status with some notable R&B-infused dance cuts during the late 1970s. Tell Me About Linda Read more »

Founding Fathers

Founding Mothers: Merry Clayton

Merry Clayton, 2005 (Vince Bucci Getty Images Entertainment)

By Michael Verity | December 26, 2011

Best known for her performance on the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter," Founding Mother Merry Clayton lent her powerful voice to many other cuts and produced some notable sides under her own name, as well. I Wish You A Merry Clayton Read more »

Founding Fathers

Founding Mothers: Judy Clay

Billy Vera and Judy Clay - "Country Girl, City Man" (Atlantic, 1968)

By Michael Verity | December 20, 2011

Judy Clay was a Founding Mother who recorded a number of quality hits during the 1960s and '70s, including a great one with Billy Vera. Tell Me Her Story Read more »