Fontella Bass

Born: 3 / 7 / 1940

Location: United States

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Fontella Marie Bass (July 3, 1940 – December 26, 2012) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter best known for her number-one R&B hit "Rescue Me" in 1965. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.

Albums

1966 The New Look
1972 Free
1995 No Ways Tired
2003 Free (The Paula Recordings)

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‘Rescue Me’ Singer Fontella Bass Dead At 72

‘Rescue Me’ Singer Fontella Bass Dead At 72