Ruth Brown: The Queen of R&B
Ruth Brown, born Ruth Alston Weston on January 12, 1928, in Portsmouth, Virginia, was a pioneering American R&B singer and actress. Known as the “Queen of R&B,” Brown’s powerful voice and dynamic performances helped shape the genre and paved the way for future generations of artists. Her work with Atlantic Records in the 1950s was instrumental in establishing the label’s success and influencing the evolution of rhythm and blues.
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