Rufus Thomas

Acting

Born March 26, 1917 — Died December 15, 2001

From Cayce, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Rufus Thomas, Jr. (March 27, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player ...