When you think of Philadelphia, a few names instantly come to mind. And one of them should be Patti LaBelle if she isn’t at the top of your list. LaBelle, born Patricia Holte, is considered royalty in the City of Brotherly Love. She honed her soul-shaking sound by singing in a local Baptist choir during her early days.
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