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Fontella Bass is an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter best known for her 1965 hit single, "Rescue Me". She began her career singing gospel music as a child, and later sang with the Clara Ward Singers. She signed with Chess Records in 1965 and released her first single, "Recue Me", which became a number one hit on the R&B charts and a top ten hit on the pop charts. She released several more singles with Chess, including "Soul of the Man" and "Recovery". In the 1970s, Bass moved to Paris, where she continued to record and perform. She released several albums in Europe, including the critically acclaimed "No Ways Tired". She returned to the United States in the 1980s and released several more albums, including "The New Look" and "Free". Bass has been inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Music Hall of Fame. She continues to perform and record, and her most recent album, "The Best of Fontella Bass", was released in 2017.

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Occupation soundtrack,composer,music_department
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 3 July, 1940
Birthday 3 July
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Date of death 26 December, 2012
Died Place St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Nationality United States

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Fontella Bass Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Fontella Bass's Husband?

Her husband is Lester Bowie (1969 - 1978) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

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Husband Lester Bowie (1969 - 1978) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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Fontella Bass Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Fontella Bass worth at the age of 72 years old? Fontella Bass’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Fontella Bass's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1965

Her 1965 hit "Rescue Me" (#4) was her only song to reach the top ten on the Billboard pop charts, while it went to #1 on the R&B charts.

1940

Fontella Bass was born on July 3, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was married to Lester Bowie.