Fontella Bass: Biography, Facts and Career
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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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- Full name: Fontella Bass
- Born: 1940-07-03
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q458936
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Who is Fontella Bass?
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.
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Fontella Bass is United States.
When was Fontella Bass born?
Fontella Bass was born on 1940-07-03.
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