Artist · United States
Fontella Bass
Since 1940 · Ended in 2012
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Fontella Marie Bass (; July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter best known for her number-one R&B hit "Rescue Me" in 1965. She also collaborated with artists like the Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Cinematic Orchestra, and her husband, jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie. Bass received two Grammy nominations and was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
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Fontella Bass, née le 3 juillet 1940 à Saint-Louis (Missouri) et morte le 26 décembre 2012 dans cette ville, est une chanteuse de jazz, de soul, de rhythm and blues américaine.
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Discography
Albums
- 1966 The New Look
- 1971 Art Ensemble of Chicago With Fontella Bass
- 1972 Free
- 1995 No Ways Tired
- 2001 Travellin’
- 2005 Rescue Me
