Rufus Thomas
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Summary
Rufus Thomas was born on March 26, 1917[1], in Cayce[2]. He died on December 15, 2001[3], in Memphis[4]. He worked as a singer[5], actor[6], musician[7], composer[8], and disc jockey[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,677 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1917[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 2001[12]
- Child: Carla Thomas[13], Marvell Thomas[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: dancer[17], presenter[18], blues singer[19]
- Field of work: music of the African diaspora[20], dance music[21], dance[22], performance artwork[23]
- Educated at: Tennessee State University[24], Booker T. Washington High School[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: rhythm and blues[27], blues[28], soul[29], funk[30]
- Record label: Chess Records[31]
- Commons category: Rufus Thomas[32]
- Cause of death: heart failure[33]
- Family name: Thomas[34]
- Given name: Rufus[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Start of work period: 1936[38]
Why It Matters
Rufus Thomas has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Rufus Thomas born?
Rufus Thomas was born in Cayce[2].
Where did Rufus Thomas die?
Rufus Thomas passed away in Memphis[4].
What did Rufus Thomas do for work?
Rufus Thomas worked as a singer[5], actor[6], musician[7], composer[8], and disc jockey[9].
Where did Rufus Thomas go to school?
Rufus Thomas was educated at Tennessee State University[24] and Booker T. Washington High School[25].