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Fontella Bass
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Fontella Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American singer. She was born in St. Louis. Her song "Rescue Me" hit #1 in the US R&B Singles Chart in 1965. She also had many other successful songs. She died due to complications from a heart attack.[1]
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![]() Fontella Bass in 1965 | |
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Born | (1940-07-03)July 3, 1940 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 2012(2012-12-26) (aged 72) St. Louis, Missouri |
Genres | Soul, R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1961–2012 |
Labels | Bobbin Records Chess Records |
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Bass was the daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass.