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)
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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