Yesterday, December 28, died at the age of 72 years in the United States, the performer of the song "Rescue me" Fontella bass.
Buss died at his home in St. Louis, Missouri, from complications of a recent heart attack.
Singer was born in a family of musicians, with 6 years she sang the Gospels and Church songs. In soul came in adolescence. Bass was married to a famous jazz musician Lester Bowie, in marriage they had four children.
Many people know Fontella bass on the song "Rescue Me", which became a hit. The composition was first performed in 1965. Later its not time to echo cher, Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin, Bryan ferry and many others. A year later Fontella was nominated musical "Oscar" is a Grammy award as the best vocalist in the genre of popular music.
In addition, the bass became famous hits, performed in duet with Bobby McClure. Among these songs were "Don't Mess Up A Good Thing" and "You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone".
In recent years she has also worked with young musicians. In particular, The Cinematic Orchestra, having recorded two albums - "Every Day" and "Ma Fleur".
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