Margie Evans
Margie Evans is an American blues singer and songwriter. She recorded mainly in the 1970s and 1980s, and secured two hit singles on the US Billboard RampB chart. She has variously worked with Johnny Otis and Bobby Bland.
Marjorie Ann Johnson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Raised as a devout church goer, Evans early exposure to music was via gospel. In 1958, she moved to Los Angeles. She initially sang as a backing vocalist with Billy Ward between 1958 and 1964, before joining the Ron Marshall Orchestra between 1964 and 1969. She then successfully auditioned to join Johnny Otis Band. During her fouryear stay there, she performed on The Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey and Cuttin Up albums. In addition to her recording and performing duties, Evans used her influence to help set up the Southern California Blues Society to help promote the art form through education and sponsorship.
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