Merry Clayton
Soul Singer
Soul and gospel singer who performed with the Rolling Stones on the song Gimme Shelter. She was also featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom.
She started her singing career at 14 years old when she recorded the duet song "Who Can I Count On? (When I Can't Count On You)" with Bobby Darin.
Her song Yes was featured on the soundtrack to the 1987 film Dirty Dancing.
She was married to jazz artist Curtis Amy from 1970 to 2002.
She sang backup vocals on Neil Young's 1968 self-titled debut album.