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Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels, including Chess Records and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records .
Nov 27, 2019 · Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He...
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Dec 15, 2001 · Rufus Thomas was a singer and songwriter who bridged early R&B and funky soul. Learn about his life, career, and albums on AllMusic, a comprehensive music database and guide.
Dec 17, 2001 · Rufus Thomas, a legendary R&B singer, DJ and Stax Records star, passed away in 2001 at age eighty-four. He was known for his novelty hits like \"Walking the Dog\" and \"Do the Funky Chicken\" and his contributions to the Memphis community and the Civil Rights movement.
Jun 17, 2023 · Learn how Rufus Thomas broke through with his 1963 album Walking The Dog, which featured songs like \"Do The Dog\" and \"Can Your Monkey Do The Dog\". Discover his influence on Stax Records, the Rolling Stones, and more.
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Rufus Thomas. Rhythm & blues and soul singer and songwriter, born 26 March 1917 in Cayce, Mississippi, died 15 December 2001 in Memphis, Tennessee. He enjoyed his biggest successes while signed to the Stax label during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels, including Chess Records and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records.
