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Born: July 03, 1940 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
The 1965 classic &"Rescue Me" is widely regarded as the greatest record Aretha Franklin never made. The song in question was instead cut by singer Fontella Bass, who like Franklin channeled the power and passion of her gospel roots to create some ...More >>

Discography: 2001 Travellin' 1996 Now That I Found a Good Thing 1995 No Ways Tired 1991 Sister of Soul 1972 Free (The Paula Recordings) More >>

Similar Artists: Gloria Jones Betty Everett Marlena Shaw Laura Lee Don Covay More >>

Influenced By: Etta James Clara Ward Ike Turner Ruth Brown Little Milton More >> Followers: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Chaka Khan More >>

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