This gay rocker was trying to warn us about Donald Trump—way back in 1990
passed away at the age of 80. The R&B and soul artist was active from the ’60s through the ’90s, but Knight is best remembered for her 1971 single, “Mr.
Big Stuff,” which was a Grammy-nominated and chart-topping hit.While reflecting on the life of Jean Knight and her most successful song, we stumbled down a rabbit hole involving—improbably—a queer-inclusive rock band from the ’80s, some shady business dealings, and none other than Donald Trump.
Let’s get into it, shall we?But first: We pay our respects to the late, great Jean Knight:If you’re not already familiar with “Mr.
Big Stuff,” Knight’s fun and funky single—with a distinctive bass line and backing vocals singing “ohOH yea-ah”—is about a snotty, egotistical rich guy who thinks he’s the sh*t, able to woo women with his money.
