Tuesday, November 21, 2006

RUTH BROWN: January 30, 1928 – November 17, 2006




R&B pioneer Ruth Brown (Miss Rhythm) died November 17th at age 78.

That she was a sassy, spirited singer goes without saying.

She also helped create the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the historical and cultural preservation of R&B, and providing financial and medical assistance to former R&B and Motown musicians.

Here’s Ruth Brown singing (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean…


4 comments:

  1. Argghh. Would it have killed someone to have beaten Piggy to first comment? Don't let him get the upper trotter.

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  2. Mmmmm. Marshmallows! Yum!

    Finest thing I've eaten today. i do so hope they weren't those nasty cheapo ones?

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