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Ralph Bass

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American R&B record producer (1911-1997)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1911 to 1997 · aged 85
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, known as Ralph Bass, was an American rhythm-and-blues record producer and talent scout for several independent labels. He was a pioneer in bringing African American music into the American mainstream.

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1991Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Ralph Basso Jr., known as Ralph Bass, was an American rhythm-and-blues record producer and talent scout for several independent labels. He was a pioneer in bringing African American music into the American mainstream. During his career he worked in key roles for Black & White Records, Savoy Records, King Records, Federal Records, and Chess Records, recording many leading performers, including Etta James, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Earl Bostic, and groups such as the Platters and the Dominoes. Bass was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 as a nonperformer.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1997 · aged 85
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7 languages

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