Rufus Thomas, Jr. (March 26 1917 – December 15 2001) was a rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player Marvell Thomas. A third child, Vaneese, a former French teacher, has a recording studio in upstate New York and sings for television commercials. (via Wikipedia)


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Genre: R&B, Memphis soul, southern soul, blues, funk

Name: Rufus Thomas

Occupation: Singer, comedian, television host, disc jockey

Record Label: Sun, Stax

Years Active: 1936–2001

Associated With: Carla Thomas, Marvell Thomas

Instrument Played: Vocals

Name At Birth: Rufus Thomas, Jr.

Birth Date: Mar 27, 1917

Death Date: Dec 15, 2001


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