Barbara Lynn
Barbara Lynn | |
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Lynn on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Barbara Lynn Ozen January 16, 1942 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, electric blues |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–present |
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Barbara Lynn (born Barbara Lynn Ozen, later Barbara Lynn Cumby, January 16, 1942) is an American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. She is best known for her R&B chart-topping hit, "You'll Lose a Good Thing" (1962). In 2018, Lynn received a National Heritage Fellowship. In 2026 Lynn was further honored by being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.