The American singer-songwriter and actress Ruth Alston Brown (née Weston) was born on January 12, 1928, and died on November 17, 2006.
How old is Ruth Brown?
Ruth Brown was 78 years old when she kicked the bucket.
Brown was frequently referred to as the “Queen of R&B.” She is credited for introducing a pop music aesthetic to R&B music in the 1950s with songs like “So Long,” “Teardrops from My Eyes,” and “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean.” Atlantic earned the nickname “the home that Ruth built” as a result of her efforts (alluding to the popular nickname for the old Yankee Stadium). In 1993, Brown became a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Brown utilised her power to advocate for musicians’ rights in relation to royalties and contracts after a revival that started in the middle of the 1970s and culminated in the 1980s; her efforts resulted in the establishment of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
