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Ruby Wilson

American singer (1948-2016)

PersonDied aged 68humanQ26262983

Born: February 29, 1948
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Died: August 12, 2016
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1.wmcactionnews5.com/story/32733731/queen-of-beale-ruby-wilson-dies-at-68
2.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/arts/music/ruby-wilson-dead.html?_r=0
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Birthplace: Fort Worth
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1.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/arts/music/ruby-wilson-dead.html?_r=0
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Place of death: Memphis
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1.nytimes.com/2016/08/13/arts/music/ruby-wilson-dead.html?_r=0
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Citizenship: United States
Occupation: singer
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, actor
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

Overview

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Ruby Wilson was an American blues and gospel singer. She was known as "The Queen of Beale Street" as she sang in clubs on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, for over 40 years. She had a successful touring and recording career, and appeared in a number of films.

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Appears in

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BBlack Snake Moan2007 · 2006 film directed by Craig Brewer

Performed

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FFinal Feliz1982 · television series

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Sex or gender: female
Given name: Ruby
Genre: blues
Family name: Wilson
Instrument: voice
Start of work period: 1963
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Number of children: 4

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