RIP Fontella BASS

Posted by: David Leedham on 28 December 2012

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/new.../Fontella-Bass.html#

 

Legend

Posted on: 28 December 2012 by joerand

Interesting read, David.  A bit sad.  I've read that many artists in the early rock period, especially black singers in America, were not treated fairly by their labels regarding royalties.  I had always associated "Rescue Me" with Aretha Franklin. 

Posted on: 29 December 2012 by Steve J

John Lennon was a fan of Fontella Bass and 'Rescue Me' was on his juke box. This was bought in 1965 and sold in 1989. It's a great track and save for her troubles with Chess she could and should have been more successful. Great voice, sad loss.