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Rufus Thomas war ein US-amerikanischer Blues- und Soulsänger, Radiomoderator, Entertainer und Talentscout. Er ist der Vater der Soulsängerin Carla Thomas und des Stax-Pianisten Marvell Thomas.
Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels, including Chess Records and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at ...
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27. Nov. 2019 · Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer...
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Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. Profile: Rhythm & blues and soul singer and songwriter, born 26 March 1917 in Cayce, Mississippi, died 15 December 2001 in Memphis, Tennessee. He enjoyed his biggest successes while signed to the Stax label during the 1960s and early 1970s.
17. Dez. 2001 · Rufus Thomas, a legendary R&B singer, DJ and Stax Records star, passed away in 2001 at age eighty-four. He was known for his novelty hits like "Walking the Dog" and "Do the Funky Chicken" and his contributions to the Memphis community and the Civil Rights movement.
Born on March 26, 1917 and raised in Memphis, Rufus Thomas performed for over seventy-five years. His roles ranged from singer, dancer and comedian to deejay and recording artist. At the age of six, he made his debut on Beale Street in a theatrical production, playing the role of a frog.
