Ruth Brown (Miss Rhythm) Online Memorial Tribute - share sympathy, condolences and tributes

In Memory Of Ruth (Miss Rhythm) Brown

12th January 1928 – 17th November 2006

This memorial website was created in the memory of Ruth (Miss Rhythm) Brown, born in Portsmouth, Virginia on the 12th January 1928 and passed away on the 17th November 2006, 78 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: Ruth (Miss Rhythm) Brown

Born: 12th January 1928

Passed Away: 17th November 2006

Age: 78 years of age

Location: Henderson, Nevada

Country: The United States

Spouse: Jimmy Brown, Earl Swanson

Birth Place: Portsmouth, Virginia

Occupation: R&B singer, actress

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by George on 19 Nov 2006(update)

Following a stroke and heart attach at a Las Vegas hostpital, Ruth Brown died leaving behind a legacy of soul music. Best known for her ground breaking R&B hits "Teardrops in My Eyes,""5-10-15 Hours" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean", Ruth (born Ruth Alston Weston) earned a Grammy Award and Tony Award for her acting and musical contributions to the Broadway musical "Black and Blue".

VISITOR GUESTBOOK - SYMPATHY & CONDOLDENCES

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4 Apr 2008 - Daphne Massey signed this guestbook in memory of Ruth Brown My condolences to Ruth Brown's family and friends. I just wanted to share a nice memory that I have of my Dad's passion for Ruth's music as we were growing up. He passed away in July of 2007 at age 83. He loved... ť read more		26 Nov 2006 - wendell knight signed this guestbook in memory of Ruth Brown my condolences to ruth's family and world friends. we will miss her. ť read more