Rufus Thomas

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Rufus Thomas

Communications

#3760

World Rank

#5273

Historical Rank

#1647

USA Rank

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• Communications

Why Is Rufus Thomas Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels, including Chess Records and Sun Records in the 1950s, before becoming established in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax Records. He is best known for his novelty dance records, including "Walking the Dog" , "Do the Funky Chicken" , and " Push and Pull" . According to the Mississippi Blues Commission, "Rufus Thomas embodied the spirit of Memphis music perhaps more than any other artist, and from the early 1940s until his death . . . occupied many important roles in the local scene."

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Rufus Thomas?

Rufus Thomas is affiliated with the following schools:

• Tennessee State University