Description: (Singer-songwriter)
Ruth Brown was a highly influential American singer-songwriter and actress known as the "Queen of R&B". She introduced a pop music style to R&B during the 1950s with chart-topping hits such as "So Long" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". Her impact on Atlantic Records was so significant that she was affectionately dubbed "the house that Ruth built". In the 1980s, Brown experienced a career revival and became a prominent advocate for musicians' rights, leading to the establishment of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. Throughout her illustrious career, Brown received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.