Ruth Brown: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1993

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ruth-brown/bio/

Ruth Brown brought pop to R&B making it more accessible for audiences.

Following a long convalesence due to injuries suffered in a car accident, she auditioned for a nightclub and ended up with a record deal.

So Long (1949):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFOCudadmKs

Her first #1:

Teardrops from My Eyes (1950):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr8n50KDQQs

5-10-15 Hours (1952):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmhHidNaPw

Daddy Daddy (1952):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpAmkdidjNo

Her signature song:
(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean (1953):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bTF0QRZqOg&ob=av2n

Mambo Baby (1954):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roPjGi7LC-c

As Long As I’m Moving (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Df5ggrYNs

I Want To Do More (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8uKAxSukEE

Lucky Lips (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-69SYFm9Y

During the sixties, her popularity faded as she decided to be a stay at home mother. She returned in 1975.

In 1987, she led a crusade for artists’ rights and royalties. She toured with Bonnie Raitt in the 90s.

Ruth Brown died in 2006.