Everett, Betty
(1939–2001)> SINGER
Everett, Betty 23 November 1939; Greenwood, MS – 19 August 2001; Beloit, WI Chicago soul singer of the 1960s and 1970s whose expressive depth of vocal expression was put to use on everything from blues to light pop. Everett grew up in Mississippi singing gospel in church, but at age nineteen moved to Chicago and became ensconced in the city’s west side blues scene. She was discovered by Magic Sam who had her sing in his band at Mel’s Hideaway. That led to her signing to the Cobra label, where…