Ruby Wilson

Ruby Wilson
Ruby Wilson
	Wilson performing in 2016
Background information
Born	February 29, 1948; Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Died	August 12, 2016 (aged 68); Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Blues; gospel;
Occupation	Singer;
Instrument	Vocals;
Years active	1963–2016
Labels	Malaco Records;

Ruby Wilson (February 29, 1948 – August 12, 2016) 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.^[2]

^ "If Ruby Wilson was in the house, you knew it!". Real Times Media. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
^ Broach, Andrew Douglas, Janice (August 11, 2016). "'Queen of Beale' Ruby Wilson dies at 68". Wmcactionnews5.com. Retrieved August 13, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[1] "If Ruby Wilson was in the house, you knew it!". Real Times Media. Retrieved August 13, 2016.

[:0-2] Broach, Andrew Douglas, Janice (August 11, 2016). "'Queen of Beale' Ruby Wilson dies at 68". Wmcactionnews5.com. Retrieved August 13, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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