Ruth Brown (1928-2006) was known as the Queen of Rhythm and Blues and The Voice. Her instrument was rich and expressive, confident, energetic and brimming with exuberance. She was the first great female vocalist to emerge from Atlantic records in the early Fifties and along with Big Joe (Shake, Rattle and Roll) Turner, kept the label afloat until Ray Charles, The Drifters, Coasters et al. found their stride and the label became the rock giant it remains today.
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