She stepped onstage as Patti Labelle in 1958 and has spent more than five decades sharing her powerful and mesmerizing talents that bring out the best in R&B, soul, pop and rock. Beginning her career as the lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which would later change its name to LaBelle, she went on to a solo career in 1977. Her most well known hits include “On My Own,” “If Only You Knew” and “Lady Marmalade,” which was first recorded with LaBelle. More recently in her career, LaBelle secured a role in A Soldier’s Story and as a recurring character in the sitcom A Different World. Just this year, she made a guest appearance on the new Fox hit Empire. She has performed on Broadway stages and has written books that include her autobiography, Don’t Block the Blessings, and five mouth-watering cookbooks. With a voice that commands attention, the spotlight has always looked good on LaBelle, and to this day, she continues projecting her famed sound, high-hitting notes and soulful, low register. On June 4, she will perform on The Joint stage at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, and on June 5, she’ll be at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville. For more information, visit www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or www.winstarworldcasino.com.
