Ruth Brown
American singer-songwriter (1928-2006) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78
Ruth Alston Brown was an American singer-songwriter and actress, sometimes referred to as the "Queen of R&B". She was noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean".
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Close ties
Cliff Richard Duets: Lucky Lips (1957)
John Waters Directed Hairspray (1988)
Blind Lemon Jefferson Duets: Jack of Diamonds
Rachel Talalay Produced Hairspray (1988)
Robert Shaye Produced Hairspray (1988)
Steve Rash Directed Under the Rainbow (1981)
Nasuhi Ertegün Produced Late Date with Ruth Brown (1959)
Charles Lane Directed True Identity and Hallelujah
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For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "the house that Ruth built". Brown was a 1993 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2006 · aged 78
