Merry Clayton | |
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![]() Clayton in 2012 | |
Background information | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | December 25, 1948
Genres | Soul, gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Ode/A&M MCA Records Motown Gospel/Universal |
Merry Clayton (born December 25, 1948) is an American soul and gospel singer. She contributed vocals to numerous tracks and worked with many major recording artists for decades, including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".[1] Clayton is prominently featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.