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Also known as Barbara Lynn Cumby

American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist and singer

Person · Open Library

Born
1924
Died
2005
Works
1

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  • Tender Longings

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212,941
Total plays
979,898

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soulrhythm and bluesfemale vocalistsfunknorthern soul

Barbara Lynn (January 16, 1942) is an American rhythm and blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, "You'll Lose A Good Thing" (1962). She was born Barbara Lynn Ozen in Beaumont, Texas, and attended Hebert High School. She played piano as a child, but switched to guitar, which she plays left-handed. Inspired by blues artists Guitar Slim and Jimmy Reed, and pop acts Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee, and winning several local talent shows, she created an

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birth name
Barbara Lynn Ozen
married name
Barbara Lynn Cumby
date of birth
1942-01-16
pseudonym
Barbara Lynn
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Barbara Lynn
start of work period
1962-00-00
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