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Friday 23 November 2012

Great Singers: Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass (born July 3, 1940 - December 26, 2012)


    Fontella Bass, the Artist that was cheated out of mainstream fame; hence being labelled unfairly as a one hit wonder, was one of the Greats from the Chess Records Era. Enjoy your Weekend and please take a listen here: Don't mess up a good thing (with Bobby McClure) , Oh no, not my baby , Our day will come , Theme De Yo Yo (Art Ensemble of Chicago ) , Recovery , I can't rest , You'll never know and Rescue me

  
  
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontella_Bass 
Basic Information
Born
Died
July 3, 1940 
December 26, 2012 (aged 72)
OriginSt. Louis, MissouriU.S.
GenresSoulR&Bpop
Occupations

Instruments
Singer, Songwriter ,Pianist

Vocals, Piano
Years active1961–present
LabelsBobbin Records
Chess Records
Associated actsMary WellsDionne Warwick,The SupremesArt Ensemble of ChicagoLester Bowie

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