Ruth Brown in The Evolution of Rock 'n Roll...

On January 12, 1993, Ruth Brown (b. January 12, 1928 – d. November 17, 2006) was inducted into The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame…

Due to Ruth Brown’s 1950s hits, Atlantic Records was known as “The House That Ruth Built”

"Teardrops from My Eyes", written by Rudy Toombs, was the first upbeat major hit for Ruth Brown, establishing her as an important figure in rhythm and blues. Recorded for Atlantic Records in New York City in September 1950, and released in October, it was on BillBoard's List of number-one R&B hits for eleven non-consecutive weeks. It was Atlantic's first release on the new 45-rpm record format. The huge hit earned her the nickname "Miss Rhythm" and within a few months Ruth Brown became the acknowledged queen of R&B. "Teardrops from My Eyes" was her first of five number one R&B hits. (Wikipedia)

"(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean" is a 1953 song by Ruth Brown, written by Johnny Wallace and Herbert J. Lance. It became Brown's third number one on the R&B chart…

And my favorite Ruth Brown tune…

R.I.P. MISS RHYTHM...

                                                           

NOTE: Etta James was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame on that same day…