Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown was a pioneering American singer and performer whose lively voice and rhythmic style helped shape rhythm and blues music in the 1940s and 1950s. Known as the "Queen of R&B," she gained fame with hits like "Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean." Brown's success broke racial barriers in the music industry, and she also fought for artists' rights and royalties. Her energetic performances and soulful sound influenced future generations of musicians and contributed significantly to the development of modern R&B and soul genres.