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Fontella BassFontella Bass Fontella Bass American R&B and soul singer (1940–2012) Fontella Marie Bass (/bæs/; July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012)[1] 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.[2][3] Bass received two Grammy nominations and was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.[4][5] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Fontella Bass Bass in 1965 Background information Born Fontella Marie Bass (1940-07-03)July 3, 1940 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Died December 26, 2012(2012-12-26) (aged 72) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Genres R&B soul pop gospel Occupations Singer songwriter musician Instruments Vocals… (Source: Wikipedia)
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