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Zoneboy · 12-27-2012, 11:38 AM

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A popular soul singer of the 1960s from St. Louis has died, according to KTVI-TV in St. Louis. Fontella Bass started singing on showboats in the St. Louis area and her early records were produced by Ike Turner. She started off with popularity only in the region, but her recording "Rescue Me" became a smash hit, reaching number one on the billboard charts for four weeks in October of 1965.

Bass later recorded with jazz outfit "the Art Ensemble of Chicago" and was married to jazz legend Lester Bowie. She was a member of the St. Louis Walk of Fame, with a star on Delmar Boulevard.

Bass died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack earlier this month, according to family. She was 72 years old.

Zoneboy · 12-27-2012, 11:39 AM

Penny Lane · 12-27-2012, 11:50 AM

I remember her well from the 60's. "Rescue Me" was a big hit! Sorry to hear of her passing. RIP Fontella

catlover79 · 12-28-2012, 01:32 AM

I've always loved "Rescue Me". May God rest her.

Marvo301 · 12-28-2012, 02:57 PM

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12-27-2012, 11:38 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	"Rescue Me" Singer Fontella Bass 1940-2012 Link A popular soul singer of the 1960s from St. Louis has died, according to KTVI-TV in St. Louis. Fontella Bass started singing on showboats in the St. Louis area and her early records were produced by Ike Turner. She started off with popularity only in the region, but her recording "Rescue Me" became a smash hit, reaching number one on the billboard charts for four weeks in October of 1965. Bass later recorded with jazz outfit "the Art Ensemble of Chicago" and was married to jazz legend Lester Bowie. She was a member of the St. Louis Walk of Fame, with a star on Delmar Boulevard. Bass died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack earlier this month, according to family. She was 72 years old.
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12-27-2012, 11:50 AM	#3
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,027	I remember her well from the 60's. "Rescue Me" was a big hit! Sorry to hear of her passing. RIP Fontella
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12-28-2012, 01:32 AM	#4
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12-27-2012, 11:39 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349