Big Time Sarah

1953–2015 (age 62)

Blues singer

Biography

Big Time Sarah (1953–2015), born Sarah Potenza, brought the thunderous soul of Chicago blues to stages across the country with her commanding voice and fierce sense of rhythm.

She inspired younger performers, packed clubs with joy, and reminded audiences that both triumph and heartache belong in the blues, leaving friends and fans with memories of an unstoppable entertainer.

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