Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American singer. She was born in St. Louis. Her song "Rescue Me" hit #1 in the US R&B Singles Chart in 1965. She also had many other successful songs. She died due to complications from a heart attack.

Bass was the daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass.

References

Other websites

 [ Fontella Bass biography at Allmusic]
 Fontella Bass: Coming Full Circle
 Fontella Bass page

Category:African-American musicians
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Category:American soul singers